| 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 | $15.28 | 8.517% | $16.5814 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.29 | 5.131% | $60.2295 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.45 | 8.599% | $103.6577 | $103.66 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.74 | 4.381% | $121.8544 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.54 | 5.789% | $152.9074 | $152.91 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.38 | 5.753% | $162.204 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.53 | 12.267% | $281.2625 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.21 | $898.6969 | $898.69 | $898.70 | $898.80 | |