| 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 | $15.77 | 5.212% | $16.5919 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.84 | 5.657% | $68.508 | $68.51 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.86 | 9.342% | $168.2336 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.77 | 6.271% | $242.0535 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.95 | 3.398% | $215.0161 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.94 | 9.338% | $73.1909 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.63 | 12.476% | $186.294 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.76 | $969.8880 | $969.88 | $969.90 | $969.90 | |