| 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 | $15.63 | 5.473% | $16.4854 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.44 | 10.134% | $73.173 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.78 | 8.750% | $88.9358 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.76 | 5.400% | $162.063 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.38 | 5.239% | $115.1104 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.50 | 11.481% | $9.4759 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.61 | 9.735% | $43.466 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.10 | $508.7095 | $508.72 | $508.70 | $508.80 | |