| 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 | $15.77 | 5.494% | $16.6364 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.29 | 4.245% | $168.1368 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.65 | 7.769% | $8.2443 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 12.328% | $124.2572 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.60 | 10.339% | $30.4536 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.40 | 7.527% | $189.6776 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.55 | 6.258% | $32.4618 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.88 | $569.8677 | $569.87 | $569.90 | $569.90 | |