| 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 | 4.252% | $16.4197 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.46 | 13.263% | $65.0809 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.49 | 12.321% | $219.5763 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.69 | 3.808% | $76.4961 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.43 | 5.527% | $186.1813 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.30 | 5.388% | $161.5598 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.51 | 11.429% | $279.1408 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.63 | $1,004.4549 | $1,004.46 | $1,004.50 | $1,004.50 | |