| 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 | $15.93 | 3.722% | $16.5229 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.46 | 6.481% | $49.4711 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.82 | 10.154% | $129.7834 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.65 | 13.273% | $12.0636 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.41 | 3.855% | $256.9477 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.90 | 5.123% | $45.0978 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.62 | 10.559% | $38.2755 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.79 | $548.1620 | $548.16 | $548.15 | $548.20 | |