| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $15.35 | 7.505% | $16.502 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.82 | 13.225% | $127.7404 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.44 | 8.291% | $16.7201 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.53 | 6.339% | $236.6362 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.27 | 11.467% | $245.5284 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.81 | 9.564% | $172.9029 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.93 | 9.701% | $270.8847 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.15 | $1,086.9147 | $1,086.91 | $1,086.95 | $1,086.80 | |