| 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 | $15.44 | 3.499% | $15.9802 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.96 | 10.554% | $264.1798 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.58 | 10.201% | $272.8356 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.54 | 7.535% | $183.3902 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 11.650% | $21.0795 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.89 | 3.831% | $196.1264 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 4.468% | $175.4122 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.20 | $1,129.0039 | $1,129.01 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.00 | |