| 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 | $15.45 | 3.775% | $16.0332 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.36 | 5.517% | $171.3174 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.37 | 8.456% | $261.7802 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.55 | 10.214% | $47.9982 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.76 | 8.510% | $208.0788 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.72 | 11.326% | $76.5032 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.70 | 3.521% | $116.6682 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.91 | $898.3792 | $898.38 | $898.40 | $898.40 | |