| 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 | $15.53 | 3.150% | $16.0192 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.58 | 13.860% | $48.4816 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.26 | 7.750% | $136.0452 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.49 | 11.208% | $196.271 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.89 | 7.303% | $11.6853 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.54 | 11.558% | $86.5021 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.76 | 13.306% | $208.2111 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.05 | $703.2155 | $703.22 | $703.20 | $703.20 | |