| 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 | $15.84 | 3.251% | $16.355 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.93 | 3.421% | $185.0512 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.92 | 9.502% | $145.5501 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.84 | 7.117% | $89.8069 | $89.81 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.48 | 12.311% | $208.3144 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.81 | 3.519% | $102.2871 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.96 | 5.406% | $85.3367 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.78 | $832.7014 | $832.71 | $832.70 | $832.80 | |