| 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 | 7.168% | $16.4932 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.51 | 9.574% | $22.4736 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.63 | 12.415% | $96.261 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.52 | 5.334% | $233.3359 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.86 | 10.579% | $180.089 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.95 | 7.353% | $28.9316 | $28.93 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.58 | 7.831% | $55.6192 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.44 | $633.2035 | $633.20 | $633.20 | $633.20 | |