| 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 | $15.25 | 7.412% | $16.3803 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.39 | 7.721% | $81.2109 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.40 | 7.837% | $64.0552 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.88 | 3.594% | $241.2497 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.57 | 3.301% | $211.3229 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.58 | 8.600% | $143.9819 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.43 | 7.831% | $105.0597 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.50 | $863.2606 | $863.26 | $863.25 | $863.30 | |