| 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 | $15.95 | 3.393% | $16.4912 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.29 | 13.856% | $72.0595 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 4.142% | $36.0435 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.97 | 11.650% | $269.043 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.56 | 5.700% | $197.1939 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.88 | 11.340% | $143.495 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.98 | 10.462% | $62.9412 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.24 | $797.2673 | $797.26 | $797.30 | $797.20 | |