| 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 | $15.50 | 8.687% | $16.8465 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.66 | 11.835% | $205.3962 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.38 | 3.654% | $194.2269 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.25 | 11.479% | $142.9718 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.84 | 3.608% | $170.7874 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.44 | 3.795% | $241.2611 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.94 | 10.179% | $170.7113 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.01 | $1,142.2012 | $1,142.21 | $1,142.20 | $1,142.20 | |