| 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 | $15.40 | 4.153% | $16.0396 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.69 | 9.227% | $9.4918 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.71 | 4.797% | $254.3528 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.39 | 8.153% | $35.0308 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.63 | 6.666% | $237.4705 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.90 | 13.698% | $188.625 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.58 | 11.769% | $171.6548 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.30 | $912.6653 | $912.66 | $912.70 | $912.70 | |