| 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 | 5.379% | $16.3337 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.50 | 13.528% | $157.2363 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.88 | 6.713% | $123.659 | $123.66 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.46 | 3.309% | $15.9716 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.46 | 6.601% | $75.1111 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.26 | 7.308% | $126.9024 | $126.90 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.55 | 3.595% | $136.2792 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.61 | $651.4933 | $651.49 | $651.50 | $651.50 | |