| 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 | $15.49 | 5.560% | $16.3512 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.75 | 10.118% | $110.9439 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.38 | 4.554% | $227.2795 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.99 | 3.581% | $81.8186 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.67 | 10.115% | $137.2804 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.36 | 12.182% | $91.2713 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.94 | 4.748% | $52.3112 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.58 | $717.2561 | $717.25 | $717.25 | $717.30 | |