| 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 | $15.30 | 5.196% | $16.095 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.26 | 8.832% | $161.3543 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.76 | 13.310% | $270.539 | $270.54 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.63 | 9.416% | $191.0732 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.67 | 6.796% | $139.5503 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.85 | 7.116% | $84.461 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.71 | 3.658% | $245.3689 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.18 | $1,108.4417 | $1,108.44 | $1,108.40 | $1,108.60 | |