| 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 | $15.35 | 6.147% | $16.2936 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.45 | 13.722% | $59.6472 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.82 | 10.670% | $87.2301 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.59 | 7.123% | $83.1167 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.31 | 10.751% | $97.8042 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.81 | 4.308% | $249.0979 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.69 | 7.827% | $270.3115 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.02 | $863.5012 | $863.50 | $863.50 | $863.40 | |