| 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 | $15.79 | 6.263% | $16.7789 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.45 | 9.726% | $157.4019 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.50 | 11.380% | $81.8643 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.38 | 8.116% | $12.3036 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 4.121% | $149.9238 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.79 | 6.216% | $57.1336 | $57.13 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.90 | 4.701% | $117.1604 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.80 | $592.5665 | $592.55 | $592.55 | $592.60 | |