| 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 | $15.43 | 3.805% | $16.0171 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.43 | 11.648% | $271.7847 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.69 | 9.327% | $116.641 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.84 | 4.823% | $159.1632 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.76 | 13.651% | $196.3435 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.43 | 8.646% | $11.3318 | $11.33 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.91 | 5.420% | $61.0487 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.49 | $832.3300 | $832.32 | $832.35 | $832.20 | |