| 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 | $15.86 | 6.817% | $16.9412 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.36 | 7.707% | $100.5553 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.48 | 12.554% | $33.1809 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.63 | 7.352% | $16.7791 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.57 | 9.855% | $16.0059 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.47 | 5.181% | $187.7165 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.67 | 10.626% | $152.2988 | $152.30 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.04 | $523.4777 | $523.49 | $523.50 | $523.50 | |