| 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 | $15.50 | 5.224% | $16.3097 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.60 | 8.783% | $31.1119 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.37 | 12.545% | $270.5244 | $270.52 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.40 | 6.445% | $192.0268 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.84 | 7.530% | $203.0597 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.74 | 9.212% | $84.9014 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.65 | 4.514% | $210.7525 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.10 | $1,008.6864 | $1,008.68 | $1,008.65 | $1,008.70 | |