| 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 | $15.46 | 5.650% | $16.3335 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 11.157% | $8.6702 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.37 | 4.839% | $248.8563 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.34 | 5.645% | $110.23 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.41 | 13.807% | $174.5913 | $174.59 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.92 | 6.872% | $21.2889 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 12.286% | $40.03 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.95 | $620.0002 | $620.00 | $620.05 | $620.00 | |