| 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 | $15.97 | 3.536% | $16.5347 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.66 | 3.702% | $90.9052 | $90.91 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.94 | 11.635% | $153.9893 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.47 | 6.730% | $110.4335 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 6.242% | $38.2152 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.95 | 11.174% | $231.1863 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.54 | 12.555% | $53.5086 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.50 | $694.7728 | $694.78 | $694.80 | $694.70 | |