| 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 | 7.729% | $16.9458 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.63 | 8.183% | $232.1932 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.65 | 8.622% | $172.3288 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.64 | 5.723% | $218.466 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.60 | 4.431% | $168.7605 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 11.584% | $266.5519 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.60 | 6.835% | $222.8578 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.73 | $1,298.1040 | $1,298.11 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.20 | |