| 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 | $15.80 | 4.234% | $16.469 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.54 | 8.794% | $206.2081 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.56 | 8.599% | $217.8062 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.75 | 5.250% | $133.4044 | $133.40 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.31 | 6.412% | $123.7678 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.60 | 10.358% | $16.1123 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.51 | 6.405% | $166.5345 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.07 | $880.3023 | $880.30 | $880.25 | $880.30 | |