| 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 | $15.60 | 4.685% | $16.3309 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.51 | 5.360% | $56.3781 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.35 | 6.263% | $155.5159 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.30 | 13.333% | $280.2725 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.51 | 7.767% | $21.0253 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.40 | 9.244% | $29.9329 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.30 | 6.404% | $8.8315 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.97 | $568.2871 | $568.29 | $568.35 | $568.20 | |