| 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 | $15.80 | 6.182% | $16.7768 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.67 | 13.156% | $160.3081 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.51 | 10.119% | $247.2282 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.87 | 8.562% | $263.6645 | $263.66 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.78 | 5.789% | $114.0194 | $114.02 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.52 | 4.778% | $225.8175 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.68 | 13.639% | $168.9585 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.83 | $1,196.7730 | $1,196.78 | $1,196.75 | $1,196.80 | |