| 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 | $15.46 | 6.425% | $16.4533 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.57 | 13.636% | $148.3745 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.63 | 7.720% | $96.5494 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.42 | 4.568% | $35.9923 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.66 | 5.482% | $88.2462 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.88 | 9.504% | $173.98 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.39 | 4.541% | $44.3149 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.01 | $603.9106 | $603.90 | $603.90 | $603.90 | |