| 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 | $15.75 | 3.805% | $16.3493 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.81 | 10.122% | $209.0226 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.73 | 9.554% | $236.3408 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.80 | 8.562% | $61.6632 | $61.66 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.61 | 8.697% | $262.6228 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.79 | 7.570% | $125.631 | $125.63 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.99 | 6.128% | $128.4043 | $128.40 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.48 | $1,040.0340 | $1,040.02 | $1,040.00 | $1,039.90 | |