| 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 | $15.44 | 4.315% | $16.1062 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.85 | 12.785% | $272.7705 | $272.77 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 3.246% | $190.2824 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.99 | 11.181% | $106.7226 | $106.72 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.76 | 4.385% | $250.2735 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.84 | 5.839% | $188.2241 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.82 | 5.206% | $61.8822 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.00 | $1,086.2615 | $1,086.25 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.30 | |