| 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 | $15.72 | 5.294% | $16.5522 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.88 | 3.331% | $192.0717 | $192.07 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.51 | 7.639% | $233.0492 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.57 | 4.119% | $30.788 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.79 | 9.211% | $18.3365 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.75 | 5.688% | $44.1247 | $44.12 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.76 | 4.333% | $138.5125 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.98 | $673.4348 | $673.43 | $673.40 | $673.40 | |