| 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 | $15.44 | 3.590% | $15.9943 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.91 | 9.494% | $165.2374 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.70 | 10.412% | $125.5384 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.73 | 7.572% | $179.3548 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.47 | 8.796% | $23.3585 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.38 | 5.787% | $203.513 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.31 | 6.790% | $250.2196 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.94 | $963.2160 | $963.21 | $963.20 | $963.20 | |