| 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 | $15.29 | 8.316% | $16.5615 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.51 | 12.267% | $216.1252 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.75 | 8.516% | $16.0061 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.41 | 3.746% | $48.1485 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.65 | 5.201% | $134.2891 | $134.29 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.80 | 4.292% | $33.1649 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.32 | 9.443% | $122.9264 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.73 | $587.2217 | $587.23 | $587.25 | $587.20 | |