| 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 | $15.87 | 3.839% | $16.4792 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.57 | 3.728% | $212.1964 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.66 | 9.620% | $37.9943 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.78 | 3.494% | $144.6639 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.89 | 10.449% | $86.0287 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.36 | 5.412% | $62.5726 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.37 | 7.111% | $254.2494 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.50 | $814.1845 | $814.18 | $814.20 | $814.20 | |