| 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 | $15.45 | 6.736% | $16.4907 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.98 | 3.638% | $13.4522 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.96 | 8.532% | $163.8399 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.72 | 11.718% | $154.9752 | $154.98 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.35 | 11.152% | $87.0876 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.50 | 3.837% | $74.2435 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.27 | 8.108% | $124.6161 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.23 | $634.7052 | $634.71 | $634.75 | $634.70 | |