| 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 | $15.86 | 6.752% | $16.9309 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.95 | 10.807% | $87.4821 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.48 | 11.826% | $50.8585 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.45 | 5.300% | $96.2969 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.59 | 9.126% | $51.9331 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.64 | 13.254% | $69.8098 | $69.81 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.71 | 6.672% | $152.2316 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.68 | $525.5429 | $525.54 | $525.60 | $525.50 | |