| 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 | $15.50 | 6.187% | $16.459 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.97 | 9.836% | $175.7046 | $175.70 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.75 | 12.806% | $220.8177 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.75 | 6.207% | $214.2726 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.95 | 7.268% | $139.3948 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.62 | 12.460% | $270.6013 | $270.60 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.94 | 13.561% | $51.0343 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.48 | $1,088.2843 | $1,088.27 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.30 | |