| 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 | $15.57 | 5.714% | $16.4597 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.95 | 5.618% | $39.0259 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.80 | 11.871% | $260.4357 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.73 | 13.276% | $28.0132 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.76 | 6.826% | $44.6105 | $44.61 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.38 | 9.235% | $15.708 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.36 | 3.277% | $257.5315 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.55 | $661.7845 | $661.79 | $661.80 | $661.70 | |