| 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 | $15.94 | 3.718% | $16.5326 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.89 | 11.354% | $9.8994 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.87 | 8.175% | $267.0516 | $267.05 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.67 | 9.325% | $274.045 | $274.05 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.71 | 10.709% | $51.7122 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.55 | 13.262% | $221.4838 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.72 | 3.262% | $114.3317 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.35 | $955.0563 | $955.05 | $955.10 | $955.00 | |