| 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 | $15.86 | 4.375% | $16.5539 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.65 | 6.784% | $57.2896 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.96 | 13.859% | $192.3762 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.28 | 10.666% | $189.5487 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.41 | 12.279% | $70.0733 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.59 | 8.102% | $21.1772 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.78 | 12.661% | $27.9174 | $27.92 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.53 | $574.9363 | $574.94 | $574.95 | $575.00 | |