| 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 | $15.72 | 5.488% | $16.5827 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.80 | 10.308% | $215.9831 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.44 | 9.668% | $190.2082 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.60 | 9.195% | $154.6201 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.53 | 7.573% | $259.8211 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.86 | 5.163% | $188.0945 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 5.384% | $216.385 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.28 | $1,241.6947 | $1,241.69 | $1,241.70 | $1,241.70 | |