| 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 | $15.33 | 6.249% | $16.288 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.66 | 13.311% | $279.4929 | $279.49 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.29 | 8.667% | $213.3025 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.36 | 12.466% | $208.467 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.99 | 12.264% | $67.3472 | $67.35 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.45 | 6.480% | $191.0784 | $191.08 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.89 | 5.710% | $77.052 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.97 | $1,053.0280 | $1,053.03 | $1,053.05 | $1,053.10 | |