| 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 | $15.71 | 3.596% | $16.2749 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.30 | 7.755% | $171.6537 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.55 | 11.727% | $84.4097 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.53 | 6.132% | $69.5483 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.67 | 7.760% | $68.6108 | $68.61 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.44 | 7.588% | $143.5654 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.51 | 9.161% | $71.5114 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.71 | $625.5742 | $625.57 | $625.50 | $625.60 | |