| 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 | $15.34 | 7.405% | $16.4759 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.89 | 13.508% | $270.0242 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.51 | 5.682% | $81.9141 | $81.91 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.45 | 10.543% | $180.6825 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.30 | 11.825% | $43.9472 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.40 | 6.435% | $15.3266 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.59 | 13.143% | $177.1706 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.48 | $785.5411 | $785.54 | $785.55 | $785.50 | |