| 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 | $15.57 | 5.688% | $16.4556 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.92 | 5.500% | $35.7856 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.67 | 10.125% | $35.9778 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.79 | 13.520% | $280.156 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.44 | 6.868% | $27.1872 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.41 | 9.572% | $27.8422 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.74 | 9.871% | $163.4221 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.54 | $586.8265 | $586.84 | $586.85 | $586.90 | |