| 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 | $15.56 | 5.550% | $16.4236 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.81 | 7.644% | $204.3191 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.54 | 3.388% | $76.0315 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.99 | 9.787% | $18.6528 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.94 | 13.483% | $55.5386 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.48 | 7.452% | $177.8116 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.69 | 12.284% | $141.1298 | $141.13 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.01 | $689.9070 | $689.90 | $689.90 | $689.80 | |