| 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 | $15.79 | 4.678% | $16.5287 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.57 | 6.736% | $170.3186 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.84 | 13.214% | $235.304 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.82 | 10.721% | $143.738 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.40 | 4.209% | $131.7202 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.70 | 5.500% | $202.2435 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.76 | 10.294% | $267.7497 | $267.75 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.88 | $1,167.6027 | $1,167.60 | $1,167.60 | $1,167.40 | |