| 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 | $15.89 | 3.592% | $16.4608 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.28 | 11.325% | $133.9017 | $133.90 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.72 | 3.595% | $88.8016 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.45 | 13.629% | $250.4951 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 3.753% | $5.9865 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.57 | 5.133% | $105.7323 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.39 | 10.218% | $55.5389 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.07 | $656.9169 | $656.92 | $656.95 | $656.90 | |