| 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 | $15.44 | 7.495% | $16.5972 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.92 | 7.680% | $6.3747 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.27 | 4.490% | $174.7804 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.44 | 11.497% | $168.8511 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.40 | 12.707% | $240.5167 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.72 | 5.176% | $175.3494 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 7.187% | $267.9353 | $267.94 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.16 | $1,050.4048 | $1,050.41 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.40 | |