| 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 | $15.74 | 4.251% | $16.4091 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.54 | 6.791% | $58.2438 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.50 | 9.754% | $143.229 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.49 | 4.495% | $193.8278 | $193.83 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.40 | 5.118% | $117.1015 | $117.10 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.97 | 3.588% | $97.3416 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.90 | 3.810% | $9.2391 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.54 | $635.3919 | $635.39 | $635.45 | $635.20 | |