| 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 | $15.29 | 8.235% | $16.5491 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.97 | 9.435% | $87.5152 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.47 | 11.222% | $130.6525 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.39 | 7.710% | $142.5973 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.64 | 13.379% | $21.1338 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.41 | 12.828% | $257.7104 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.37 | 3.274% | $48.9209 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.54 | $705.0792 | $705.08 | $705.05 | $705.00 | |