| 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 | $15.36 | 6.853% | $16.4126 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.89 | 4.662% | $14.5376 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.98 | 5.237% | $26.2882 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.48 | 10.299% | $170.3899 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.43 | 4.804% | $47.6125 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.75 | 5.463% | $25.0475 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.53 | 9.462% | $112.2314 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $380.42 | $412.5197 | $412.52 | $412.55 | $412.40 | |