| 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 | $15.45 | 9.173% | $16.8672 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.61 | 7.673% | $264.4557 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.72 | 3.550% | $191.2776 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.60 | 8.236% | $230.1097 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.61 | 12.640% | $259.7591 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.36 | 4.866% | $96.8542 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.53 | 7.847% | $214.1086 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.88 | $1,273.4321 | $1,273.44 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.60 | |