| 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 | $15.51 | 4.237% | $16.1672 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.79 | 6.700% | $16.8479 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.47 | 5.582% | $30.0592 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.30 | 12.735% | $249.4826 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.28 | 9.250% | $90.9834 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.80 | 10.353% | $208.3465 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.78 | 6.495% | $170.1577 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.93 | $782.0445 | $782.05 | $782.05 | $782.10 | |