| 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 | $15.36 | 7.657% | $16.5361 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.49 | 4.239% | $71.3933 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.30 | 11.346% | $258.6568 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.32 | 6.780% | $204.2915 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.78 | 11.584% | $87.9059 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.73 | 3.807% | $133.6308 | $133.63 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.86 | 3.374% | $189.0297 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.84 | $961.4441 | $961.45 | $961.50 | $961.40 | |