| 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 | $15.95 | 5.519% | $16.8303 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.95 | 10.290% | $205.0843 | $205.08 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.55 | 7.208% | $211.7894 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.34 | 9.582% | $215.1533 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.65 | 13.512% | $163.06 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.99 | 8.400% | $192.9412 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.61 | 4.364% | $234.412 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.04 | $1,239.2705 | $1,239.26 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.30 | |