| 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 | $15.48 | 3.259% | $15.9845 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.64 | 9.666% | $198.1007 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.74 | 13.731% | $281.7572 | $281.76 | $281.75 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.96 | 3.397% | $17.5361 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.30 | 12.351% | $78.9828 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.30 | 5.137% | $155.9182 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.35 | 6.609% | $233.8468 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.77 | $982.1263 | $982.13 | $982.15 | $982.10 | |