| 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 | $15.37 | 6.776% | $16.4115 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.73 | 7.300% | $127.3973 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.39 | 12.248% | $269.833 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.80 | 10.372% | $134.4331 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.53 | 13.267% | $185.2255 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.41 | 8.699% | $117.8406 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.28 | 9.671% | $256.9372 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.51 | $1,108.0782 | $1,108.08 | $1,108.15 | $1,107.90 | |