| 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 | $15.30 | 4.262% | $15.9521 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.40 | 11.286% | $210.7757 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.50 | 12.208% | $268.7382 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.76 | 8.816% | $224.988 | $224.99 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.56 | 5.292% | $234.3379 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.89 | 7.150% | $208.8246 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.43 | 10.105% | $101.7701 | $101.77 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.84 | $1,265.3866 | $1,265.39 | $1,265.40 | $1,265.40 | |