| 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 | $15.36 | 6.606% | $16.3747 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.95 | 13.124% | $48.5868 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.63 | 8.137% | $104.4928 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.31 | 7.237% | $258.7736 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.29 | 12.645% | $250.3986 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.73 | 5.144% | $82.7799 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.25 | 5.262% | $16.0525 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.52 | $777.4589 | $777.45 | $777.45 | $777.60 | |