| 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 | $15.37 | 4.365% | $16.0409 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.35 | 6.108% | $32.2038 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.77 | 8.131% | $83.0122 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.90 | 10.545% | $267.4084 | $267.41 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.96 | 11.227% | $62.2426 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 8.572% | $16.2098 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.86 | 9.120% | $78.4136 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.14 | $555.5313 | $555.52 | $555.50 | $555.40 | |