| 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 | $15.70 | 7.289% | $16.8444 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.76 | 3.469% | $49.4168 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.27 | 10.309% | $151.4212 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 10.455% | $20.401 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.52 | 9.703% | $55.422 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.64 | 8.663% | $141.9573 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.57 | 10.314% | $98.8082 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.93 | $534.2709 | $534.27 | $534.20 | $534.20 | |