| 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 | $15.42 | 6.813% | $16.4706 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.85 | 13.132% | $36.0325 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.90 | 5.174% | $58.7923 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.58 | 10.778% | $54.9237 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.87 | 9.809% | $252.4179 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.30 | 6.640% | $164.5455 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.89 | 3.655% | $252.8042 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.81 | $835.9867 | $835.98 | $835.95 | $835.90 | |