| 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 | $15.73 | 4.590% | $16.452 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.52 | 12.650% | $143.6513 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.51 | 10.282% | $257.5195 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.93 | 5.224% | $158.8146 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.59 | 10.174% | $261.7624 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.65 | 10.812% | $180.2357 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.55 | 11.306% | $210.9805 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.48 | $1,229.4160 | $1,229.41 | $1,229.40 | $1,229.50 | |