| 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 | 5.845% | $16.6282 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.59 | 3.752% | $108.5142 | $108.51 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.70 | 4.684% | $49.9343 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.63 | 12.186% | $63.5309 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.71 | 3.840% | $129.4989 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.77 | 9.489% | $32.5949 | $32.59 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.85 | 13.186% | $123.203 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.96 | $523.9044 | $523.89 | $523.95 | $523.80 | |