| 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 | $14.84 | 7.518% | $15.9557 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.45 | 6.800% | $77.3766 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.66 | 4.510% | $229.5667 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.58 | 11.569% | $236.0577 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.41 | 8.478% | $232.5877 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.30 | 8.167% | $213.4135 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.62 | 4.377% | $243.8455 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.86 | $1,248.8034 | $1,248.82 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.90 | |