| 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 | $15.99 | 9.355% | $17.4859 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.50 | 5.705% | $106.2335 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.89 | 3.401% | $126.0355 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.33 | 13.294% | $140.8584 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.65 | 5.770% | $195.3043 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.74 | 7.824% | $214.2894 | $214.29 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.61 | 8.733% | $259.4478 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.71 | $1,059.6548 | $1,059.66 | $1,059.70 | $1,059.60 | |