| 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 | $15.68 | 3.644% | $16.2514 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.27 | 12.447% | $40.7845 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.90 | 11.868% | $201.2505 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.91 | 3.834% | $157.7342 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.47 | 5.651% | $176.9337 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.60 | 7.366% | $211.0816 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.89 | 3.395% | $173.5899 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.72 | $977.6258 | $977.61 | $977.70 | $977.70 | |