| 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 | $15.40 | 3.639% | $15.9604 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.36 | 3.375% | $90.3084 | $90.31 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.25 | 13.434% | $121.658 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.70 | 10.153% | $56.9491 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.27 | 11.104% | $191.3989 | $191.40 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.83 | 12.430% | $174.0754 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.85 | 10.189% | $173.9333 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.66 | $824.2835 | $824.29 | $824.30 | $824.30 | |