| 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 | 3.563% | $16.1765 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.58 | 6.365% | $16.5717 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.49 | 7.182% | $245.972 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.77 | 7.271% | $118.8241 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.48 | 5.199% | $210.903 | $210.90 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 9.529% | $228.4884 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.75 | 13.668% | $21.3128 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.30 | $858.2485 | $858.24 | $858.20 | $858.30 | |