| 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 | $16.41 | 5.148% | $17.2548 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.64 | 5.871% | $95.9615 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.54 | 12.505% | $158.1145 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.60 | 11.539% | $41.9387 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 6.540% | $75.3771 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.55 | 9.391% | $76.0814 | $76.08 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.64 | 13.184% | $23.3612 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $446.13 | $488.0892 | $488.08 | $488.10 | $488.20 | |