| 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 | $15.25 | 8.367% | $16.526 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 12.862% | $86.1589 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.50 | 8.294% | $33.0297 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.64 | 9.854% | $219.3125 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.40 | 12.429% | $130.8674 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.77 | 9.397% | $209.7906 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.72 | 3.120% | $223.4817 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.62 | $919.1668 | $919.17 | $919.20 | $919.20 | |