| 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 | $15.54 | 5.415% | $16.3815 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.70 | 11.298% | $276.7981 | $276.80 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.51 | 13.812% | $6.271 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.44 | 9.833% | $202.576 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.46 | 9.114% | $97.6134 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.44 | 8.530% | $64.5102 | $64.51 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.45 | 10.131% | $30.231 | $30.23 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.54 | $694.3812 | $694.38 | $694.40 | $694.40 | |