| 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 | $15.64 | 5.648% | $16.5233 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.86 | 10.744% | $109.4815 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.72 | 8.673% | $97.5014 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.93 | 7.389% | $174.9689 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.73 | 9.757% | $88.6068 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.91 | 4.196% | $218.7178 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.50 | 3.620% | $151.8033 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.29 | $857.6030 | $857.60 | $857.55 | $857.60 | |