| 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 | $15.65 | 5.776% | $16.5539 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.41 | 11.234% | $8.2424 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.67 | 5.325% | $99.7112 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.45 | 4.678% | $200.406 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.80 | 5.366% | $260.0433 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.32 | 5.417% | $218.5505 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.53 | 3.672% | $35.7979 | $35.80 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.83 | $839.3052 | $839.30 | $839.30 | $839.30 | |