| 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 | $15.48 | 3.185% | $15.973 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.75 | 3.860% | $46.4774 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.57 | 7.268% | $158.2954 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.42 | 7.852% | $136.3465 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.52 | 8.375% | $261.7473 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.79 | 7.697% | $55.7763 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.60 | 5.788% | $20.7344 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.13 | $695.3503 | $695.36 | $695.40 | $695.30 | |