| 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 | $14.97 | 6.618% | $15.9607 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.46 | 7.460% | $85.3877 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.66 | 5.221% | $32.2608 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.65 | 12.610% | $207.9344 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.86 | 3.628% | $76.5396 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.83 | 8.245% | $261.7689 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.93 | 6.655% | $235.6329 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.36 | $915.4850 | $915.48 | $915.50 | $915.50 | |