| 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 | 4.580% | $16.7014 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.66 | 6.816% | $237.8365 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.43 | 12.647% | $136.7873 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.82 | 6.137% | $128.2347 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.31 | 4.199% | $87.8502 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.73 | 10.117% | $128.5396 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.33 | 11.748% | $248.4493 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.25 | $984.3990 | $984.40 | $984.45 | $984.30 | |