| 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 | $15.77 | 4.453% | $16.4722 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.50 | 8.836% | $266.104 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.34 | 12.469% | $164.5871 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.34 | 6.703% | $239.3775 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.75 | 5.448% | $10.2812 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.66 | 9.759% | $132.4352 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.50 | 13.185% | $50.3673 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.86 | $879.6245 | $879.63 | $879.65 | $879.70 | |