| 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 | $15.42 | 5.742% | $16.3054 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 13.182% | $8.5452 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.90 | 11.260% | $28.8163 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.72 | 7.342% | $202.5758 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.55 | 13.419% | $17.6367 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.76 | 9.753% | $38.1501 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.37 | 10.316% | $272.8887 | $272.89 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.27 | $584.9182 | $584.94 | $584.95 | $584.90 | |