| 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 | $15.27 | 9.606% | $16.7368 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.67 | 6.723% | $62.6144 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.61 | 6.163% | $40.9895 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.88 | 8.585% | $220.2972 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.56 | 12.132% | $38.7528 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.86 | 10.256% | $60.4864 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.99 | 7.210% | $154.3717 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.84 | $594.2488 | $594.25 | $594.25 | $594.30 | |