| 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 | $15.71 | 5.319% | $16.5456 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.56 | 12.769% | $158.5081 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.43 | 8.300% | $141.2557 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.82 | 6.410% | $257.3207 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.82 | 4.148% | $91.4628 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.53 | 10.522% | $30.4267 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.90 | 5.784% | $205.1152 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.77 | $900.6348 | $900.65 | $900.60 | $900.60 | |