| 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 | $15.30 | 7.409% | $16.4336 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.52 | 13.124% | $60.544 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.48 | 11.823% | $151.4978 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 11.229% | $224.6158 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.48 | 12.859% | $268.0176 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.59 | 8.664% | $164.7238 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.89 | 11.103% | $273.1912 | $273.19 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.20 | $1,159.0238 | $1,159.02 | $1,159.00 | $1,158.90 | |