| 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 | $15.72 | 6.588% | $16.7556 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.34 | 7.690% | $82.2105 | $82.21 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.93 | 12.259% | $224.4394 | $224.44 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.50 | 5.684% | $210.8396 | $210.84 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.44 | 12.366% | $279.1621 | $279.16 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.64 | 8.486% | $92.9074 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.39 | 9.729% | $252.8046 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.96 | $1,159.1192 | $1,159.12 | $1,159.10 | $1,159.10 | |