| 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 | $15.57 | 7.817% | $16.7871 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.88 | 11.341% | $153.517 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.43 | 5.517% | $251.5842 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.34 | 8.636% | $214.3823 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.58 | 9.300% | $81.5159 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.97 | 12.832% | $194.0372 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.77 | 5.639% | $126.5238 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.54 | $1,038.3475 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.35 | $1,038.30 | |