| 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 | $15.70 | 4.174% | $16.3553 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.42 | 5.225% | $27.8004 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.70 | 12.532% | $282.1177 | $282.12 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.94 | 5.140% | $75.6377 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.57 | 10.846% | $230.083 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.71 | 13.489% | $222.1093 | $222.11 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 4.331% | $258.0523 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.38 | $1,112.1557 | $1,112.16 | $1,112.15 | $1,112.20 | |