| 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 | $15.54 | 5.844% | $16.4482 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.42 | 13.560% | $74.291 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.29 | 8.862% | $189.7356 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.89 | 5.293% | $179.9352 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.38 | 10.290% | $40.1235 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.67 | 12.161% | $25.4269 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.33 | 6.463% | $99.3619 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.52 | $625.3223 | $625.33 | $625.35 | $625.20 | |