| 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 | $15.81 | 4.374% | $16.5015 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.60 | 3.237% | $58.4321 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.87 | 7.531% | $200.9432 | $200.94 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.77 | 4.847% | $11.292 | $11.29 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.34 | 7.155% | $134.3081 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 3.375% | $227.9419 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.34 | 9.238% | $229.7712 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.23 | $879.1900 | $879.18 | $879.20 | $879.10 | |