| 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 | $15.55 | 6.198% | $16.5138 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 13.721% | $17.3425 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.25 | 11.283% | $173.8797 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.25 | 5.330% | $166.6847 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.54 | 5.834% | $251.3981 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.34 | 6.557% | $203.8862 | $203.89 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.93 | 9.836% | $148.2017 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.11 | $977.9067 | $977.90 | $977.95 | $977.90 | |