| 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 | $15.52 | 3.246% | $16.0238 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.98 | 12.857% | $10.1346 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.74 | 12.824% | $156.532 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.48 | 4.287% | $73.5015 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.41 | 7.403% | $21.921 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.81 | 8.245% | $208.7072 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.32 | 5.784% | $110.3539 | $110.35 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.26 | $597.1740 | $597.16 | $597.15 | $597.10 | |