| 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 | $15.37 | 10.189% | $16.936 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.80 | 9.620% | $225.598 | $225.60 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.47 | 12.275% | $200.3772 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.91 | 13.675% | $256.8032 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.73 | 9.331% | $131.9953 | $132.00 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.67 | 3.393% | $184.7323 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.94 | 7.645% | $216.3019 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.89 | $1,232.7439 | $1,232.75 | $1,232.80 | $1,232.70 | |