| 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 | $15.88 | 3.663% | $16.4617 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.76 | 3.521% | $24.5966 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.63 | 9.332% | $55.3548 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.96 | 13.227% | $216.2183 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.90 | 3.737% | $170.0249 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.33 | 4.572% | $138.3801 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.63 | 6.125% | $247.9398 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.09 | $868.9762 | $868.97 | $868.95 | $869.00 | |