| 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 | $15.60 | 5.813% | $16.5068 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.27 | 8.216% | $78.2077 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.82 | 6.194% | $142.1088 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.98 | 7.589% | $183.9557 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.82 | 6.740% | $17.9537 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.85 | 12.244% | $92.9942 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.26 | 6.814% | $22.7087 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.60 | $554.4356 | $554.44 | $554.40 | $554.50 | |