| 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 | $15.25 | 8.493% | $16.5452 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.49 | 6.664% | $5.8559 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.93 | 9.268% | $84.0599 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.65 | 11.772% | $150.501 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.46 | 5.121% | $164.4723 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.81 | 6.451% | $103.0552 | $103.06 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.33 | 7.467% | $193.7952 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.92 | $718.2847 | $718.30 | $718.25 | $718.40 | |