| 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 | $15.74 | 3.197% | $16.2432 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.93 | 13.568% | $247.4987 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.97 | 8.137% | $211.9161 | $211.92 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.60 | 10.608% | $207.5006 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.77 | 11.277% | $277.9366 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.31 | 6.380% | $121.603 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.70 | 4.873% | $205.2365 | $205.24 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.02 | $1,287.9347 | $1,287.94 | $1,287.95 | $1,287.80 | |