| 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 | 4.340% | $16.1727 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.71 | 7.415% | $263.9294 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.28 | 11.228% | $186.0622 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.48 | 6.622% | $5.8429 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.80 | 8.181% | $218.3093 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.46 | 11.407% | $89.6381 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.59 | 4.485% | $180.3307 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.82 | $960.2853 | $960.28 | $960.30 | $960.20 | |