| 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 | $15.37 | 7.433% | $16.5125 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.72 | 7.487% | $9.3729 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.42 | 9.846% | $199.2826 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.49 | 7.839% | $265.8124 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.96 | 13.454% | $48.7398 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.47 | 5.165% | $243.4254 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.75 | 8.270% | $73.3529 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.18 | $856.4985 | $856.49 | $856.50 | $856.50 | |