| 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 | $15.85 | 6.250% | $16.8406 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.87 | 4.708% | $54.312 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.43 | 12.641% | $247.1681 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.60 | 9.874% | $140.1992 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.36 | 11.741% | $143.4307 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.61 | 9.825% | $164.3092 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.55 | 10.234% | $221.0743 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.27 | $987.3341 | $987.33 | $987.30 | $987.30 | |