| 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 | $15.71 | 5.588% | $16.5879 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 5.386% | $32.3219 | $32.32 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.60 | 10.125% | $155.937 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.54 | 13.534% | $200.4329 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.25 | 9.840% | $121.0986 | $121.10 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 13.809% | $57.8946 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.44 | 11.845% | $265.5648 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.08 | $849.8377 | $849.83 | $849.85 | $849.80 | |