| 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 | $15.89 | 3.398% | $16.4299 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.28 | 8.320% | $237.5241 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.33 | 3.523% | $28.2928 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.66 | 6.638% | $40.1599 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 10.578% | $19.8266 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.50 | 11.599% | $108.809 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.43 | 4.401% | $92.3218 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.02 | $543.3641 | $543.36 | $543.35 | $543.30 | |