| 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 | $15.98 | 5.173% | $16.8066 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 8.151% | $53.7727 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.34 | 4.118% | $241.9078 | $241.91 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.45 | 9.598% | $126.5309 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.73 | 10.150% | $226.6116 | $226.61 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.27 | 8.749% | $264.5537 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.57 | 11.293% | $277.7539 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.06 | $1,207.9372 | $1,207.93 | $1,207.90 | $1,208.00 | |