| 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 | $15.79 | 4.632% | $16.5214 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.36 | 11.785% | $98.7732 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.48 | 6.567% | $70.8457 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.70 | 13.302% | $52.912 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.71 | 11.356% | $88.7619 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.89 | 3.475% | $192.3497 | $192.35 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.95 | 4.659% | $115.0726 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.88 | $635.2365 | $635.23 | $635.15 | $635.20 | |