| 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 | $15.72 | 4.245% | $16.3873 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 12.711% | $52.2303 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 5.714% | $194.8309 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.67 | 13.144% | $143.3195 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.58 | 4.580% | $57.0798 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.71 | 6.474% | $110.4242 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.35 | 13.189% | $70.5733 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.67 | $644.8453 | $644.84 | $644.85 | $644.80 | |