| 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 | $15.27 | 7.776% | $16.4574 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.26 | 5.495% | $53.0218 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.99 | 5.621% | $60.1934 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.25 | 3.365% | $87.085 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.62 | 11.574% | $96.6454 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.44 | 8.650% | $73.2736 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.65 | 11.396% | $148.8808 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.48 | $535.5574 | $535.56 | $535.55 | $535.60 | |