| 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 | $15.73 | 5.382% | $16.5766 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.75 | 11.823% | $33.2673 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.30 | 4.617% | $159.3317 | $159.33 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.52 | 5.685% | $151.6791 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.50 | 10.386% | $62.3681 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 6.580% | $229.0404 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 4.201% | $261.3153 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.48 | $913.5785 | $913.59 | $913.60 | $913.60 | |