| 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 | $15.69 | 5.220% | $16.509 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.64 | 9.741% | $75.3262 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.73 | 8.469% | $83.2283 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.69 | 10.736% | $95.997 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.46 | 10.819% | $72.5421 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 7.614% | $194.2433 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.51 | 4.422% | $15.1516 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.22 | $552.9975 | $553.00 | $553.05 | $552.90 | |