| 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 | $15.35 | 9.540% | $16.8144 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.64 | 4.586% | $12.1738 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.27 | 13.387% | $88.748 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.75 | 3.618% | $11.1389 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.50 | 8.588% | $157.9955 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.61 | 12.167% | $88.1745 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.90 | 4.600% | $49.0574 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $387.02 | $424.1025 | $424.10 | $424.05 | $424.10 | |