| 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 | $14.80 | 12.503% | $16.6504 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 10.485% | $81.2617 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.27 | 4.329% | $33.667 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.31 | 6.625% | $88.8293 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.73 | 12.709% | $42.5251 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 8.645% | $28.2368 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.68 | 8.672% | $258.2916 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.33 | $549.4619 | $549.47 | $549.50 | $549.50 | |