| 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 | $15.39 | 5.597% | $16.2514 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.97 | 3.500% | $8.249 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.83 | 3.290% | $214.6676 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.80 | 7.566% | $225.6735 | $225.67 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.40 | 11.736% | $93.1878 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.35 | 5.394% | $206.9411 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.90 | 13.823% | $243.4674 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.64 | $1,008.4378 | $1,008.44 | $1,008.40 | $1,008.50 | |