| 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 | 5.526% | $16.4621 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.57 | 5.117% | $88.8974 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.40 | 4.440% | $141.4118 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.26 | 7.449% | $79.7916 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.87 | 9.539% | $168.5477 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.26 | 5.381% | $235.2736 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.70 | 5.299% | $100.7711 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.66 | $831.1553 | $831.15 | $831.10 | $831.20 | |