| 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 | $15.50 | 6.315% | $16.4788 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.64 | 7.190% | $261.1577 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.34 | 12.611% | $195.1999 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.40 | 8.425% | $94.7635 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.36 | 13.330% | $198.7355 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.50 | 7.420% | $37.0599 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.55 | 11.292% | $25.0963 | $25.10 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.29 | $828.4916 | $828.50 | $828.50 | $828.60 | |