| 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 | $15.54 | 3.316% | $16.0553 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 5.339% | $159.3463 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.55 | 12.230% | $177.9407 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.60 | 6.697% | $128.6766 | $128.68 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.62 | 11.148% | $158.5193 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.43 | 8.765% | $178.8423 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.69 | 6.634% | $10.3328 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.70 | $829.7133 | $829.72 | $829.75 | $829.60 | |