| 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 | $15.47 | 3.372% | $15.9916 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.35 | 11.626% | $41.6923 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.90 | 13.417% | $79.2785 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.95 | 11.237% | $38.8773 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.64 | 12.650% | $251.9305 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.48 | 8.735% | $11.3954 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.71 | 12.850% | $165.5622 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.50 | $604.7278 | $604.73 | $604.80 | $604.80 | |