| 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 | $15.55 | 5.643% | $16.4275 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.69 | 13.409% | $15.5257 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.26 | 7.350% | $27.1166 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.56 | 12.405% | $80.437 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.77 | 8.273% | $91.783 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.33 | 12.417% | $230.8258 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.99 | 4.363% | $127.3124 | $127.31 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.15 | $589.4280 | $589.44 | $589.50 | $589.30 | |