| 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 | $15.86 | 5.868% | $16.7907 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.80 | 13.736% | $191.9864 | $191.99 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.49 | 4.672% | $212.9971 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.33 | 6.210% | $257.3787 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.48 | 13.319% | $195.4526 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.27 | 3.180% | $243.7834 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 11.823% | $270.8912 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.48 | $1,389.2801 | $1,389.28 | $1,389.35 | $1,389.40 | |