| 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 | $15.64 | 5.473% | $16.496 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.84 | 7.312% | $220.891 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.27 | 3.546% | $174.2369 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.26 | 8.355% | $207.2398 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.76 | 6.493% | $213.7953 | $213.80 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.63 | 10.496% | $205.1137 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.61 | 12.670% | $174.1991 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.01 | $1,211.9718 | $1,211.98 | $1,212.00 | $1,211.90 | |