| 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 | $15.99 | 10.357% | $17.6461 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.64 | 10.217% | $84.4703 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.63 | 7.672% | $244.0171 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 11.409% | $259.1596 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.96 | 3.845% | $65.3808 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.70 | 13.342% | $258.0797 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.44 | 3.192% | $220.253 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.98 | $1,149.0066 | $1,149.01 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.10 | |