| 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 | $15.73 | 3.170% | $16.2286 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.75 | 4.289% | $215.6175 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.78 | 6.153% | $168.5497 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.68 | 6.233% | $185.5678 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.57 | 9.575% | $51.0291 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.62 | 9.134% | $157.8296 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.86 | 12.275% | $246.8478 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.99 | $1,041.6701 | $1,041.68 | $1,041.70 | $1,041.50 | |