| 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 | $16.39 | 3.347% | $16.9386 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.77 | 7.515% | $237.3609 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.74 | 10.677% | $79.3997 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.39 | 9.743% | $195.7705 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.41 | 4.271% | $216.2685 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.43 | 8.397% | $176.0692 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.75 | 4.232% | $256.1501 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.88 | $1,177.9575 | $1,177.96 | $1,177.90 | $1,178.10 | |