| 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 | $15.38 | 4.594% | $16.0866 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.85 | 3.447% | $134.3259 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.77 | 13.768% | $242.0642 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 4.816% | $28.793 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.85 | 4.664% | $56.3616 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.87 | 12.334% | $197.5618 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.26 | 12.431% | $104.8532 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.45 | $780.0463 | $780.04 | $780.05 | $780.20 | |