| 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 | $15.55 | 5.367% | $16.3846 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.99 | 4.385% | $167.0056 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.51 | 9.195% | $261.5329 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.78 | 4.570% | $88.6544 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.35 | 5.776% | $262.6947 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.26 | 9.257% | $111.7262 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.55 | 11.184% | $234.0979 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.99 | $1,142.0963 | $1,142.09 | $1,142.15 | $1,142.10 | |