| 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 | $15.40 | 5.787% | $16.2912 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.91 | 9.772% | $207.3703 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.38 | 3.737% | $241.064 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.94 | 3.620% | $52.784 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.52 | 12.649% | $199.9745 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.84 | 6.655% | $186.4756 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.76 | 5.846% | $90.7735 | $90.77 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.75 | $994.7331 | $994.72 | $994.70 | $994.90 | |