| 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 | $15.38 | 5.768% | $16.2671 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.26 | 9.637% | $39.7544 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.53 | 10.201% | $138.3353 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 7.255% | $48.7796 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.67 | 9.165% | $139.371 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.50 | 8.851% | $8.1638 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.63 | 5.449% | $94.5139 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.45 | $485.1851 | $485.18 | $485.15 | $485.30 | |