| 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 | $15.27 | 9.599% | $16.7358 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.30 | 10.217% | $88.5043 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.72 | 10.691% | $120.3433 | $120.34 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.64 | 11.764% | $266.7136 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.59 | 12.566% | $264.0686 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.88 | 4.697% | $249.0532 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 13.695% | $193.8272 | $193.83 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.88 | $1,199.2460 | $1,199.24 | $1,199.25 | $1,199.20 | |