| 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 | $15.52 | 5.497% | $16.3731 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.25 | 6.205% | $141.5182 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.91 | 7.663% | $6.3629 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.85 | 13.834% | $12.351 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.53 | 8.192% | $180.1721 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.46 | 7.800% | $219.3299 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.29 | 4.489% | $57.772 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.81 | $633.8792 | $633.87 | $633.80 | $634.00 | |