| 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 | $15.88 | 5.396% | $16.7369 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.59 | 5.642% | $106.2653 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.79 | 10.336% | $234.784 | $234.78 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.63 | 8.512% | $62.5355 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.45 | 8.120% | $206.9957 | $207.00 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 3.537% | $124.5757 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.89 | 8.130% | $194.5151 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.55 | $946.4082 | $946.43 | $946.45 | $946.40 | |