| 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 | $14.75 | 11.747% | $16.4827 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.94 | 3.310% | $249.9482 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.93 | 5.141% | $82.9878 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.99 | 5.691% | $152.1845 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.55 | 4.664% | $195.2507 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.72 | 13.772% | $7.6455 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.45 | 13.874% | $147.4099 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.33 | $851.9093 | $851.91 | $851.95 | $851.90 | |