| 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 | $15.62 | 3.715% | $16.2003 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.76 | 13.163% | $236.2391 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.31 | 6.516% | $59.9792 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.56 | 6.248% | $174.8417 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.52 | 4.695% | $60.2206 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.73 | 7.788% | $249.7771 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.46 | 5.846% | $46.0007 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.96 | $843.2587 | $843.26 | $843.30 | $843.20 | |