| 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 | $15.78 | 3.118% | $16.272 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.66 | 7.107% | $220.2763 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.32 | 11.420% | $72.7795 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.27 | 12.133% | $241.3887 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.78 | 6.777% | $263.5043 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.31 | 7.865% | $87.705 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.79 | 11.841% | $83.6459 | $83.65 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.91 | $985.5717 | $985.58 | $985.60 | $985.60 | |