| 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 | $15.30 | 4.600% | $16.0038 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.37 | 9.404% | $214.8366 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.83 | 8.683% | $11.7704 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.68 | 12.850% | $7.5384 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.36 | 5.867% | $235.4059 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.92 | 11.869% | $207.9868 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.73 | 4.483% | $158.5321 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.19 | $852.0740 | $852.08 | $852.10 | $852.00 | |