| 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 | $15.95 | 3.415% | $16.4947 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.96 | 6.385% | $86.1293 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.32 | 4.536% | $82.918 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.51 | 4.358% | $85.0622 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 4.398% | $9.0826 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.25 | 6.360% | $80.0359 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.79 | 11.186% | $258.8299 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.48 | $618.5526 | $618.55 | $618.60 | $618.50 | |