| 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 | $15.44 | 5.313% | $16.2603 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.75 | 8.578% | $233.1713 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.41 | 13.257% | $178.2778 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.71 | 5.593% | $191.873 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.46 | 10.407% | $15.9649 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.65 | 10.711% | $152.3937 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.58 | 8.657% | $7.1496 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.00 | $795.0906 | $795.08 | $795.05 | $795.20 | |