| 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 | 6.591% | $16.2551 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.54 | 3.656% | $179.8846 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.66 | 4.636% | $241.3534 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.66 | 3.575% | $160.1891 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.59 | 11.575% | $19.626 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.51 | 10.363% | $203.6308 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.86 | 5.766% | $65.4268 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.07 | $886.3658 | $886.37 | $886.45 | $886.40 | |