| 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 | $16.30 | 8.542% | $17.6923 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.38 | 11.339% | $156.2977 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.53 | 13.281% | $232.8264 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.27 | 4.796% | $215.1147 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.72 | 8.820% | $140.0731 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.44 | 11.213% | $240.7094 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 12.292% | $263.6392 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.42 | $1,266.3528 | $1,266.35 | $1,266.35 | $1,266.30 | |