| 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 | $15.30 | 5.656% | $16.1654 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.39 | 3.310% | $180.1623 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.83 | 11.589% | $121.4423 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.62 | 8.460% | $161.1933 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.78 | 10.471% | $217.3848 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.83 | 7.126% | $84.4474 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.98 | 10.443% | $274.981 | $274.98 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.73 | $1,055.7765 | $1,055.77 | $1,055.80 | $1,055.80 | |