| 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 | $15.66 | 7.521% | $16.8378 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.40 | 9.546% | $44.2566 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.68 | 4.619% | $85.4528 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.75 | 5.228% | $73.3965 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.51 | 6.853% | $39.012 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.51 | 9.854% | $177.4252 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.62 | 6.257% | $109.0409 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.13 | $545.4218 | $545.43 | $545.45 | $545.40 | |