| 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 | 7.514% | $16.4389 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.47 | 7.845% | $191.3925 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.28 | 11.180% | $18.1001 | $18.10 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.96 | 11.502% | $171.6685 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.81 | 5.823% | $106.6802 | $106.68 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 5.227% | $10.7858 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.78 | 5.563% | $97.9414 | $97.94 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.84 | $613.0074 | $613.01 | $613.05 | $613.00 | |