| 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 | $15.97 | 3.542% | $16.5357 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.86 | 6.541% | $22.2245 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.64 | 7.241% | $126.1583 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.26 | 5.675% | $182.0358 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.75 | 6.564% | $256.5528 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.93 | 9.789% | $208.5222 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.34 | 8.419% | $135.8924 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.75 | $947.9217 | $947.92 | $947.90 | $947.90 | |