| 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 | $15.50 | 3.521% | $16.0458 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.25 | 7.701% | $226.4414 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.66 | 8.281% | $215.111 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.99 | 13.379% | $236.9508 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.85 | 11.216% | $131.0681 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.73 | 3.338% | $80.3246 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.46 | 7.446% | $10.1644 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.44 | $916.1061 | $916.10 | $916.05 | $916.10 | |