| 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 | $15.67 | 3.425% | $16.2067 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.87 | 8.358% | $34.5337 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.61 | 12.132% | $145.3343 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.83 | 6.311% | $113.572 | $113.57 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.87 | 13.532% | $267.7879 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.25 | 6.205% | $253.0334 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.67 | 13.630% | $143.9351 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.77 | $974.4031 | $974.40 | $974.45 | $974.30 | |