| 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 | $15.70 | 5.245% | $16.5235 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.37 | 13.695% | $150.4981 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.50 | 5.696% | $224.604 | $224.60 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.51 | 7.360% | $235.6659 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.68 | 10.522% | $169.8502 | $169.85 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.62 | 3.244% | $145.1817 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.97 | 12.113% | $135.6231 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.35 | $1,077.9465 | $1,077.94 | $1,077.90 | $1,078.00 | |