| 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 | $15.95 | 4.541% | $16.6743 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.96 | 9.657% | $40.5292 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.58 | 5.137% | $204.5756 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.56 | 7.414% | $17.7878 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.51 | 7.251% | $127.1032 | $127.10 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.88 | 4.618% | $47.9987 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.68 | 9.192% | $61.89 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.12 | $516.5588 | $516.56 | $516.60 | $516.60 | |