| 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 | $15.27 | 5.835% | $16.161 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.56 | 4.228% | $238.2235 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.89 | 10.186% | $156.3429 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.56 | 7.401% | $37.1178 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.54 | 10.734% | $79.2191 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.29 | 4.293% | $54.5348 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.73 | 7.430% | $246.7989 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.84 | $828.3980 | $828.39 | $828.35 | $828.30 | |