| 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 | $15.30 | 8.716% | $16.6335 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.68 | 6.481% | $157.2511 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.96 | 9.534% | $209.1661 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.79 | 7.306% | $37.3318 | $37.33 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.52 | 5.647% | $144.2293 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.71 | 4.675% | $108.5584 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.60 | 7.205% | $261.1514 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.56 | $934.3216 | $934.32 | $934.35 | $934.40 | |