| 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 | $15.43 | 4.228% | $16.0824 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.94 | 11.695% | $279.1705 | $279.17 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.91 | 10.809% | $170.5461 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.37 | 8.409% | $196.6214 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.59 | 11.380% | $264.6277 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.67 | 8.251% | $79.7485 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.47 | 10.578% | $166.3867 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.38 | $1,173.1833 | $1,173.19 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.10 | |