| 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 | $15.34 | 5.800% | $16.2297 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.25 | 11.456% | $40.4028 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.89 | 3.493% | $234.8153 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.90 | 4.803% | $48.1046 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.48 | 12.468% | $258.0916 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.81 | 13.670% | $269.1819 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.65 | 13.402% | $158.3659 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.32 | $1,025.1918 | $1,025.19 | $1,025.20 | $1,025.20 | |