| 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 | 5.466% | $16.0836 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.51 | 6.662% | $31.476 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.75 | 6.442% | $246.6793 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.72 | 8.211% | $213.9548 | $213.95 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.56 | 12.865% | $136.07 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.96 | 3.475% | $139.6499 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.61 | 11.203% | $67.4001 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.36 | $851.3137 | $851.31 | $851.35 | $851.40 | |