| 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 | $15.29 | 6.724% | $16.3181 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.71 | 11.358% | $45.3338 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.49 | 11.631% | $141.2021 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.52 | 11.102% | $106.1246 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.40 | 5.752% | $39.5512 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 3.308% | $50.2387 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.81 | 4.205% | $192.5813 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.85 | $591.3498 | $591.34 | $591.35 | $591.30 | |