| 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 | $15.26 | 3.611% | $15.811 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.80 | 8.157% | $47.3728 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.47 | 9.367% | $262.9948 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.80 | 10.431% | $226.1627 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.78 | 3.514% | $5.9831 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.91 | 7.687% | $164.6642 | $164.66 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.38 | 8.467% | $51.3917 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.40 | $774.3803 | $774.36 | $774.35 | $774.50 | |