| 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 | $15.62 | 5.250% | $16.4401 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.25 | 6.814% | $101.7403 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.74 | 5.468% | $132.6155 | $132.62 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.95 | 13.355% | $265.194 | $265.19 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.56 | 9.345% | $9.3599 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.70 | 6.359% | $102.8492 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.67 | 11.758% | $77.8618 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.49 | $706.0608 | $706.06 | $706.05 | $706.00 | |