| 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 | $15.57 | 4.135% | $16.2138 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 8.745% | $185.432 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.79 | 12.447% | $152.6918 | $152.69 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.32 | 7.308% | $8.928 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.42 | 12.282% | $174.5087 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.50 | 5.734% | $206.71 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.84 | 5.385% | $128.4011 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.96 | $872.8854 | $872.88 | $872.90 | $872.80 | |