| 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 | 4.592% | $16.1595 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 10.414% | $264.9163 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.53 | 8.753% | $49.5152 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.92 | 5.171% | $63.0185 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.64 | 12.837% | $49.2421 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.97 | 5.392% | $50.5565 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.86 | 3.218% | $92.7517 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.30 | $586.1598 | $586.17 | $586.10 | $586.20 | |