| 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 | $15.27 | 7.316% | $16.3872 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.60 | 13.548% | $152.8356 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.92 | 8.257% | $240.2439 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.67 | 7.465% | $93.1399 | $93.14 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.39 | 12.454% | $51.0429 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.66 | 11.708% | $248.729 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.44 | 11.874% | $272.3461 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.95 | $1,074.7246 | $1,074.73 | $1,074.80 | $1,074.50 | |