| 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 | 5.135% | $16.2959 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.93 | 9.466% | $41.5205 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.76 | 6.619% | $76.5098 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.54 | 5.181% | $103.6454 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.78 | 8.693% | $172.5827 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.88 | 5.401% | $98.9505 | $98.95 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.60 | 6.360% | $76.1538 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.99 | $585.6586 | $585.66 | $585.65 | $585.70 | |