| 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 | $15.50 | 7.735% | $16.6989 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.50 | 4.408% | $100.7537 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.53 | 6.373% | $70.77 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.78 | 10.812% | $64.0272 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.93 | 11.700% | $97.1008 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.80 | 11.485% | $49.9453 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.63 | 5.259% | $137.4998 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.67 | $536.7957 | $536.80 | $536.80 | $536.80 | |