| 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 | $15.53 | 5.724% | $16.4189 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.95 | 13.647% | $88.5878 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.94 | 8.519% | $24.8943 | $24.89 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.53 | 7.166% | $245.9781 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.42 | 3.696% | $204.7166 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.34 | 12.623% | $116.3846 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.71 | 11.281% | $8.5798 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.42 | $705.5601 | $705.56 | $705.60 | $705.60 | |