| 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 | 5.268% | $16.2534 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.77 | 5.278% | $166.0971 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.38 | 3.618% | $18.0088 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.53 | 12.221% | $165.5596 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.79 | 9.855% | $235.9576 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.28 | 3.344% | $10.6238 | $10.62 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.41 | 8.173% | $183.2559 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.60 | $795.7562 | $795.76 | $795.70 | $795.90 | |