| 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 | $15.58 | 5.275% | $16.4018 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 7.211% | $80.8371 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.93 | 3.771% | $36.2472 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.78 | 9.399% | $125.5682 | $125.57 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.84 | 4.456% | $40.5707 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.74 | 6.361% | $132.6747 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.92 | 12.637% | $100.1568 | $100.16 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.19 | $532.4565 | $532.46 | $532.40 | $532.50 | |