| 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 | $15.34 | 5.331% | $16.1578 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.65 | 12.641% | $146.0391 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.59 | 6.700% | $143.6075 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.73 | 4.521% | $57.2043 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.48 | 13.513% | $198.0575 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.76 | 13.692% | $59.9839 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.86 | 5.526% | $138.0913 | $138.09 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.41 | $759.1414 | $759.14 | $759.15 | $759.20 | |