| 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 | $15.39 | 5.833% | $16.2877 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.86 | 9.150% | $263.9902 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.84 | 7.150% | $93.0491 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.71 | 3.832% | $60.9598 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.69 | 10.430% | $18.4308 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.93 | 3.216% | $215.6492 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.33 | 5.116% | $182.1976 | $182.20 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.75 | $850.5644 | $850.57 | $850.60 | $850.50 | |