| 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 | $15.77 | 4.549% | $16.4874 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.52 | 7.823% | $54.4722 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.67 | 6.174% | $207.7507 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.40 | 7.575% | $64.9753 | $64.98 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.40 | 7.296% | $58.369 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.45 | 13.552% | $216.2598 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 11.535% | $275.7814 | $275.78 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.47 | $894.0958 | $894.10 | $894.10 | $894.30 | |