| 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 | 4.495% | $16.1863 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.44 | 7.655% | $158.7265 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.90 | 10.541% | $31.9463 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.68 | 5.386% | $151.4186 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.54 | 8.128% | $101.1429 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 13.573% | $19.7163 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.94 | 13.840% | $161.5845 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.35 | $640.7214 | $640.73 | $640.75 | $640.60 | |