| 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 | $15.84 | 5.773% | $16.7544 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.97 | 6.722% | $180.3282 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.25 | 9.397% | $170.9328 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.36 | 12.117% | $279.575 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.66 | 8.161% | $233.26 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.96 | 5.602% | $158.3608 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.51 | 12.152% | $197.9595 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.55 | $1,237.1707 | $1,237.17 | $1,237.20 | $1,237.30 | |