| 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 | $15.30 | 8.583% | $16.6132 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.39 | 8.502% | $49.2491 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.44 | 11.243% | $95.046 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.55 | 11.504% | $116.5774 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.29 | 11.468% | $148.5757 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.98 | 3.481% | $96.2166 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.41 | 4.695% | $22.4152 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.36 | $544.6932 | $544.71 | $544.70 | $544.60 | |