| 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 | $15.80 | 6.578% | $16.8393 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.47 | 3.838% | $194.6651 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.58 | 9.394% | $75.0224 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.29 | 9.436% | $33.1482 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.90 | 10.621% | $131.5284 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.71 | 5.722% | $105.4154 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.60 | 8.556% | $31.047 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.35 | $587.6658 | $587.68 | $587.65 | $587.50 | |