| 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 | $15.53 | 5.393% | $16.3675 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.34 | 5.443% | $42.5357 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.54 | 12.504% | $15.233 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.44 | 7.776% | $178.3046 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.56 | 9.726% | $102.6596 | $102.66 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.45 | 7.203% | $215.9604 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.57 | 10.789% | $91.4785 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.43 | $662.5393 | $662.54 | $662.55 | $662.60 | |