| 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 | $15.62 | 5.358% | $16.4569 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.34 | 8.126% | $67.4057 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.34 | 9.805% | $50.8836 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.48 | 9.380% | $173.3454 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.87 | 12.131% | $155.7163 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 4.790% | $33.4175 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.70 | 3.873% | $143.0331 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.24 | $640.2585 | $640.27 | $640.25 | $640.20 | |