| 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 | 4.317% | $16.4821 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.32 | 5.685% | $128.217 | $128.22 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 4.806% | $49.8667 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.33 | 4.114% | $117.9924 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.56 | 8.710% | $209.332 | $209.33 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.83 | 11.689% | $132.72 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.89 | 12.800% | $213.0679 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.31 | $867.6781 | $867.68 | $867.65 | $867.70 | |