| 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 | $15.59 | 3.735% | $16.1723 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.95 | 13.354% | $242.5209 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.84 | 13.323% | $260.4616 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.28 | 7.238% | $77.5116 | $77.51 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.41 | 9.738% | $75.0718 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.94 | 13.460% | $127.0071 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.43 | 7.197% | $197.7034 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.44 | $996.4487 | $996.44 | $996.35 | $996.50 | |