| 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 | $15.28 | 6.628% | $16.2928 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.29 | 5.273% | $6.6217 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.59 | 11.864% | $30.8633 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.40 | 5.151% | $81.3869 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.67 | 11.737% | $51.0303 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.73 | 12.720% | $270.2237 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.36 | 6.156% | $105.4766 | $105.48 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.32 | $561.8953 | $561.89 | $561.90 | $561.90 | |