| 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 | $15.59 | 5.196% | $16.4001 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.27 | 11.453% | $58.2565 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.47 | 8.597% | $75.4423 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.52 | 9.364% | $265.2296 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.59 | 9.724% | $50.0232 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.37 | 13.858% | $180.3169 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.59 | 12.175% | $134.1501 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.40 | $779.8187 | $779.82 | $779.80 | $779.80 | |