| 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 | $15.72 | 5.490% | $16.583 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.47 | 12.323% | $14.0067 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.78 | 4.179% | $113.3259 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.64 | 8.268% | $39.6694 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 6.444% | $266.0036 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.26 | 3.635% | $186.8125 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.46 | 11.715% | $211.6552 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.23 | $848.0563 | $848.06 | $848.05 | $848.10 | |