| 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 | $15.62 | 4.868% | $16.3804 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.74 | 6.530% | $12.5066 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.47 | 8.346% | $77.4349 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.57 | 9.413% | $129.731 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.84 | 5.387% | $98.8952 | $98.90 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.78 | 10.619% | $216.5699 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.70 | 6.658% | $216.1958 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.72 | $767.7138 | $767.72 | $767.75 | $767.70 | |