| 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 | $15.49 | 4.205% | $16.1414 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.69 | 8.288% | $210.8259 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.60 | 4.471% | $208.5241 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.73 | 9.361% | $268.7328 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.33 | 12.852% | $180.9356 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.42 | 5.668% | $262.5004 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.37 | 4.105% | $148.2143 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.63 | $1,295.8745 | $1,295.87 | $1,295.90 | $1,295.70 | |