| 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 | $15.35 | 7.189% | $16.4535 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.66 | 7.660% | $93.2982 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.74 | 10.694% | $262.057 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.56 | 13.249% | $276.9618 | $276.96 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.32 | 4.103% | $251.2214 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.99 | 10.850% | $222.7974 | $222.80 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.57 | 13.466% | $195.8083 | $195.81 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.19 | $1,318.5976 | $1,318.60 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.70 | |