| 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 | $15.80 | 4.383% | $16.4925 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.65 | 5.259% | $41.7352 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 3.259% | $147.3609 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.70 | 7.198% | $203.3546 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.91 | 12.600% | $117.0027 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.44 | 12.713% | $48.9625 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.85 | 3.199% | $228.947 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.06 | $803.8554 | $803.85 | $803.85 | $803.90 | |