| 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 | $15.75 | 5.180% | $16.5659 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.69 | 5.808% | $123.4674 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.57 | 12.537% | $23.1489 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.99 | 10.555% | $182.4047 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.59 | 3.732% | $59.7393 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.91 | 11.740% | $129.5178 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.36 | 3.498% | $43.8418 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.86 | $578.6858 | $578.69 | $578.65 | $578.60 | |