| 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 | $15.46 | 3.255% | $15.9632 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.68 | 6.178% | $10.278 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.97 | 12.829% | $259.4729 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.25 | 13.755% | $33.2733 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.57 | 7.756% | $29.7083 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.73 | 5.152% | $185.8351 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.63 | 8.113% | $206.0958 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.29 | $740.6266 | $740.63 | $740.60 | $740.70 | |