| 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 | $15.25 | 4.726% | $15.9707 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.78 | 5.758% | $108.6981 | $108.70 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.47 | 4.704% | $255.9699 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.85 | 6.609% | $263.1643 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.94 | 12.729% | $260.3364 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.37 | 5.340% | $70.9676 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.77 | 4.594% | $241.3716 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.43 | $1,216.4786 | $1,216.48 | $1,216.40 | $1,216.60 | |