| 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 | $15.97 | 3.224% | $16.4849 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.93 | 6.205% | $144.3645 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.72 | 5.134% | $246.7705 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.53 | 6.162% | $131.1419 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.94 | 4.615% | $41.7832 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.47 | 11.781% | $87.7146 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.53 | 9.722% | $199.1783 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.09 | $867.4379 | $867.42 | $867.45 | $867.50 | |