| 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 | $15.74 | 6.180% | $16.7127 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.67 | 5.406% | $140.8962 | $140.90 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.72 | 10.715% | $77.1905 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.89 | 10.136% | $239.9753 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.75 | 12.362% | $191.8581 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.95 | 7.358% | $207.1473 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.31 | 6.757% | $41.9662 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.03 | $915.7463 | $915.76 | $915.75 | $915.80 | |