| 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 | 5.241% | $16.5755 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.47 | 12.399% | $8.3962 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.26 | 7.421% | $252.7186 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.46 | 9.389% | $190.84 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.42 | 7.728% | $15.5344 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.82 | 10.703% | $18.6202 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.59 | 11.207% | $101.8545 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.77 | $604.5394 | $604.54 | $604.55 | $604.50 | |