| 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 | $15.95 | 3.252% | $16.4687 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.96 | 11.785% | $40.1979 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.40 | 12.167% | $39.7071 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.98 | 12.308% | $234.7013 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.78 | 11.516% | $212.7502 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.79 | 8.717% | $249.8208 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.26 | 13.259% | $11.6204 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.12 | $805.2664 | $805.27 | $805.20 | $805.30 | |