| 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 | $15.79 | 3.537% | $16.3485 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.87 | 3.488% | $159.237 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.60 | 13.153% | $251.8786 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.43 | 11.712% | $226.1386 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.56 | 3.300% | $244.3665 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.35 | 10.566% | $150.7567 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.49 | 12.363% | $123.0262 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.09 | $1,171.7521 | $1,171.77 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.70 | |