| 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 | $15.78 | 4.381% | $16.4713 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.36 | 5.428% | $85.7762 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.47 | 10.424% | $191.5525 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.53 | 5.811% | $140.2313 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.77 | 11.629% | $248.6759 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.71 | 13.689% | $70.1575 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.98 | 5.275% | $108.4122 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.60 | $861.2769 | $861.28 | $861.30 | $861.40 | |