| 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 | $15.60 | 5.206% | $16.4121 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.30 | 9.578% | $72.6502 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.64 | 7.536% | $194.253 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.26 | 3.866% | $92.7108 | $92.71 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.44 | 6.735% | $43.1636 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.27 | 7.224% | $49.6125 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.41 | 12.387% | $113.9717 | $113.97 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.92 | $582.7739 | $582.76 | $582.70 | $582.90 | |