| 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 | $15.66 | 3.130% | $16.1502 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.80 | 12.842% | $84.4058 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.37 | 12.433% | $71.2488 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.85 | 3.783% | $241.6587 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.92 | 5.681% | $200.7094 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.85 | 6.108% | $242.8282 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.99 | 5.285% | $191.6082 | $191.61 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.44 | $1,048.6093 | $1,048.62 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.60 | |