| 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 | $15.45 | 3.496% | $15.9901 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.63 | 13.593% | $146.1147 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.79 | 3.235% | $118.5035 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.59 | 9.543% | $7.2189 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.69 | 3.778% | $29.7739 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.94 | 11.627% | $174.0711 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.72 | 8.544% | $184.2209 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.81 | $675.8931 | $675.88 | $675.80 | $675.90 | |