| 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 | $15.30 | 7.656% | $16.4714 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 6.602% | $84.013 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.49 | 3.750% | $36.8209 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.31 | 9.397% | $111.9241 | $111.92 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.95 | 8.511% | $40.0948 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.48 | 6.742% | $57.0856 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.84 | 11.732% | $59.0392 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $375.18 | $405.4490 | $405.44 | $405.40 | $405.40 | |