| 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 | $15.75 | 4.775% | $16.5021 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.57 | 11.723% | $160.4007 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.74 | 13.118% | $80.0197 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.90 | 4.160% | $16.5614 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.39 | 9.766% | $39.9438 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.30 | 5.722% | $264.6222 | $264.62 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.53 | 5.445% | $228.3201 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.18 | $806.3700 | $806.36 | $806.30 | $806.30 | |