| 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 | $15.42 | 3.678% | $15.9871 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.88 | 6.349% | $59.4278 | $59.43 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.74 | 6.170% | $101.6472 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.90 | 13.326% | $263.9363 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.79 | 3.316% | $102.0659 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 9.209% | $250.9732 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.79 | 7.524% | $116.9754 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.33 | $911.0129 | $911.03 | $911.05 | $911.00 | |