| 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 | $15.46 | 3.415% | $15.988 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.96 | 5.309% | $49.4531 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.27 | 7.783% | $163.0433 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.54 | 5.256% | $165.8203 | $165.82 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.61 | 6.754% | $163.9848 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.68 | 13.305% | $161.6636 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.84 | 5.623% | $206.8521 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.36 | $926.8052 | $926.79 | $926.80 | $926.90 | |