| 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 | $15.65 | 5.764% | $16.5521 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.53 | 4.317% | $21.4163 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.54 | 6.551% | $197.6947 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.37 | 3.370% | $100.6514 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.84 | 11.752% | $89.2228 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.60 | 9.605% | $51.0759 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.57 | 7.814% | $140.7727 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.10 | $617.3859 | $617.38 | $617.35 | $617.50 | |