| 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 | $15.78 | 5.311% | $16.6181 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.76 | 5.704% | $57.8835 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.85 | 13.869% | $261.7279 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.32 | 12.714% | $64.6077 | $64.61 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.55 | 8.515% | $52.684 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.91 | 3.225% | $254.8728 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 13.119% | $240.3553 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.65 | $948.7493 | $948.75 | $948.75 | $948.80 | |