| 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 | $15.88 | 4.126% | $16.5352 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.50 | 8.764% | $71.2404 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.45 | 7.632% | $67.2162 | $67.22 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.64 | 7.501% | $20.0382 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.94 | 3.669% | $189.6521 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.94 | 9.696% | $243.4593 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.92 | 12.598% | $129.3976 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.27 | $737.5390 | $737.55 | $737.55 | $737.50 | |