| 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 | $15.99 | 3.112% | $16.4876 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 7.102% | $8.1398 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.82 | 3.620% | $134.5195 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.37 | 5.619% | $229.584 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.67 | 13.857% | $159.0241 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.81 | 3.776% | $216.6947 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.36 | 8.688% | $186.2478 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.62 | $950.6975 | $950.69 | $950.70 | $950.60 | |