| 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 | $15.70 | 5.300% | $16.5321 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.66 | 3.328% | $9.9815 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.86 | 11.273% | $75.5099 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.90 | 7.279% | $251.9984 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.59 | 12.127% | $224.9155 | $224.92 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.92 | 6.874% | $15.9456 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.89 | 9.772% | $6.4656 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.52 | $601.3486 | $601.36 | $601.35 | $601.30 | |