| 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 | $15.51 | 5.803% | $16.41 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.46 | 7.865% | $46.8781 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.47 | 13.222% | $24.3088 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.37 | 13.575% | $93.5517 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.95 | 5.403% | $12.5957 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.97 | 10.294% | $196.2902 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.46 | 8.224% | $80.5836 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.19 | $470.6181 | $470.62 | $470.65 | $470.70 | |