| 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 | $15.99 | 3.142% | $16.4924 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.92 | 3.399% | $62.9907 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.61 | 8.660% | $50.6464 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.82 | 7.469% | $194.3254 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.56 | 12.714% | $70.5139 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.75 | 6.773% | $262.3946 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.51 | 7.318% | $166.8902 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.16 | $824.2536 | $824.25 | $824.30 | $824.20 | |