| 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 | $15.49 | 5.836% | $16.394 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 7.376% | $70.5997 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.36 | 7.868% | $128.7512 | $128.75 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.41 | 10.134% | $55.5185 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.40 | 4.498% | $222.9987 | $223.00 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.48 | 7.384% | $237.8341 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.70 | 6.164% | $200.3315 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.59 | $932.4277 | $932.42 | $932.45 | $932.40 | |