| 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 | $15.42 | 5.418% | $16.2555 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.99 | 11.410% | $89.1169 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.56 | 4.702% | $77.0188 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.42 | 12.180% | $30.7598 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.39 | 3.436% | $143.1451 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.98 | 5.342% | $100.0538 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.54 | 6.264% | $119.5895 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.30 | $575.9394 | $575.95 | $575.90 | $576.00 | |