| 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 | $15.25 | 5.669% | $16.1145 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.65 | 10.353% | $172.868 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.45 | 8.209% | $102.2034 | $102.20 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.50 | 7.774% | $235.4862 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.29 | 6.271% | $244.7315 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.26 | 9.180% | $108.3721 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.53 | 7.839% | $258.3068 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.93 | $1,138.0825 | $1,138.08 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.10 | |