| 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 | $15.85 | 5.491% | $16.7203 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.49 | 5.641% | $157.9227 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.59 | 3.506% | $18.2067 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.34 | 12.753% | $272.1181 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.66 | 6.111% | $255.3667 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.85 | 13.292% | $211.6861 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.81 | 6.349% | $57.2264 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.59 | $989.2470 | $989.26 | $989.20 | $989.20 | |