| 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 | $15.99 | 12.241% | $17.9473 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.48 | 5.672% | $160.0719 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.69 | 8.754% | $150.8309 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.38 | 7.578% | $245.6866 | $245.69 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.39 | 6.115% | $127.7518 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.97 | 3.435% | $63.0643 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.94 | 12.767% | $215.3173 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.84 | $980.6701 | $980.67 | $980.65 | $980.70 | |