| 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 | $15.84 | 5.680% | $16.7397 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.27 | 11.341% | $81.5796 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.66 | 5.344% | $13.3366 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.25 | 5.741% | $44.6756 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.51 | 7.108% | $115.1518 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.90 | 11.124% | $145.4613 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.81 | 10.228% | $94.5866 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.24 | $511.5312 | $511.54 | $511.60 | $511.60 | |