| 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 | $15.47 | 5.203% | $16.2749 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.68 | 7.356% | $79.0999 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.99 | 13.708% | $156.9057 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.80 | 10.617% | $183.403 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.35 | 12.574% | $182.7639 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.94 | 4.264% | $84.3913 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.89 | 6.750% | $132.2526 | $132.25 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.12 | $835.0913 | $835.08 | $835.05 | $835.20 | |