| 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 | $15.35 | 4.338% | $16.0159 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 12.795% | $88.5441 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.78 | 8.807% | $155.3546 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.88 | 5.767% | $219.8684 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.80 | 5.595% | $244.7692 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.78 | 9.557% | $155.3299 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.86 | 5.112% | $237.406 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.95 | $1,117.2881 | $1,117.29 | $1,117.25 | $1,117.30 | |