| 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 | $15.95 | 3.500% | $16.5083 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.39 | 8.231% | $235.2834 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.86 | 12.705% | $252.3014 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.53 | 4.223% | $152.718 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.95 | 4.755% | $176.9836 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.46 | 3.531% | $206.5029 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.79 | 11.485% | $170.3379 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.93 | $1,210.6355 | $1,210.63 | $1,210.65 | $1,210.60 | |