| 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 | $15.38 | 7.325% | $16.5066 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.59 | 4.685% | $193.238 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.55 | 10.829% | $141.3624 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.58 | 8.565% | $203.6462 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.94 | 8.540% | $109.5603 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.78 | 12.373% | $198.653 | $198.65 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.36 | 11.770% | $131.1733 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.18 | $994.1398 | $994.14 | $994.10 | $994.20 | |