| 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 | $15.92 | 5.724% | $16.8313 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.75 | 5.369% | $139.8773 | $139.88 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.47 | 7.211% | $146.3109 | $146.31 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.97 | 8.848% | $170.8587 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.32 | 4.147% | $201.337 | $201.34 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.72 | 7.164% | $164.7325 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.47 | 4.346% | $231.0951 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.62 | $1,071.0428 | $1,071.05 | $1,071.10 | $1,071.00 | |