| 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 | $15.47 | 8.365% | $16.7641 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 3.744% | $98.2974 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.84 | 4.659% | $206.0108 | $206.01 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.84 | 6.495% | $116.9741 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.70 | 11.181% | $147.5372 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.80 | 4.530% | $10.2439 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.50 | 6.380% | $231.3765 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.90 | $827.2040 | $827.20 | $827.20 | $827.20 | |