| 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 | $15.97 | 4.408% | $16.674 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.25 | 4.865% | $5.5054 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.39 | 9.394% | $243.2813 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.77 | 13.512% | $45.1437 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.52 | 12.418% | $156.8456 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.75 | 13.762% | $168.0834 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.27 | 6.648% | $225.3152 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.92 | $860.8486 | $860.85 | $860.85 | $860.80 | |