| 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 | $15.26 | 7.125% | $16.3473 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.33 | 6.589% | $76.0299 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.45 | 3.441% | $62.5301 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.36 | 11.345% | $140.6955 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.39 | 10.710% | $180.8891 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.66 | 10.625% | $189.8989 | $189.90 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 8.439% | $39.732 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.09 | $706.1228 | $706.13 | $706.20 | $706.00 | |