| 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 | $15.31 | 5.570% | $16.1628 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.82 | 13.443% | $13.409 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.96 | 13.825% | $256.0607 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.60 | 13.328% | $235.2689 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.82 | 9.487% | $203.4487 | $203.45 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.59 | 9.516% | $203.2507 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.47 | 6.460% | $133.5754 | $133.58 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.57 | $1,061.1762 | $1,061.18 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.30 | |