| 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 | $15.70 | 4.374% | $16.3867 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.49 | 4.533% | $81.0026 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.52 | 12.749% | $273.4389 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.50 | 12.502% | $246.9419 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.64 | 10.569% | $37.1954 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.79 | 8.799% | $195.6097 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.48 | 13.323% | $194.3263 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.12 | $1,044.9015 | $1,044.91 | $1,044.95 | $1,044.80 | |