| 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 | $15.96 | 3.232% | $16.4758 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.54 | 7.193% | $209.6052 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.56 | 11.137% | $40.6317 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 12.465% | $245.9385 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 4.474% | $257.7791 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.57 | 10.824% | $31.6624 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.96 | 6.804% | $39.4748 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.01 | $841.5675 | $841.57 | $841.60 | $841.60 | |