| 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 | $15.47 | 6.489% | $16.4738 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.99 | 11.152% | $194.5049 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.81 | 9.765% | $258.8368 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.47 | 12.486% | $187.2554 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.87 | 4.408% | $196.1513 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.59 | 8.344% | $51.5609 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.56 | 6.323% | $29.3026 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.76 | $934.0857 | $934.08 | $934.05 | $934.20 | |