| 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 | $15.54 | 5.667% | $16.4207 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.84 | 5.499% | $40.9758 | $40.98 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.70 | 11.838% | $224.4589 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.41 | 3.599% | $27.3605 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.55 | 11.388% | $252.3495 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.86 | 7.401% | $87.9185 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.70 | 8.516% | $11.6112 | $11.61 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.60 | $661.0951 | $661.10 | $661.05 | $661.10 | |