| 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 | $15.84 | 5.739% | $16.7491 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 6.239% | $37.7148 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.52 | 7.722% | $51.1895 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.54 | 12.376% | $71.4037 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.54 | 11.383% | $71.8866 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.71 | 7.690% | $44.9175 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.57 | 4.724% | $261.3597 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.22 | $555.2209 | $555.22 | $555.20 | $555.20 | |