| 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 | 4.351% | $16.4562 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.40 | 8.505% | $25.3902 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.39 | 10.106% | $111.6365 | $111.64 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.62 | 8.521% | $29.9735 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.61 | 3.853% | $251.9578 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.39 | 6.785% | $82.6409 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.32 | 6.824% | $102.8929 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.50 | $620.9480 | $620.95 | $620.95 | $621.00 | |