| 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 | $15.78 | 3.220% | $16.2881 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.26 | 13.652% | $80.9884 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.56 | 9.735% | $250.8103 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.76 | 4.739% | $206.0845 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.95 | 6.195% | $149.6819 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.39 | 8.226% | $264.4935 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.28 | 10.705% | $242.7539 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.98 | $1,211.1006 | $1,211.09 | $1,211.15 | $1,211.20 | |