| 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 | $15.40 | 5.665% | $16.2724 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.66 | 3.284% | $49.2252 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.78 | 11.310% | $60.9756 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.27 | 9.855% | $29.9575 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.56 | 11.499% | $175.6778 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.55 | 7.387% | $45.6932 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.27 | 11.508% | $155.2972 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.49 | $533.0989 | $533.11 | $533.15 | $533.20 | |