| 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 | $15.98 | 5.844% | $16.9139 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.77 | 10.403% | $74.8201 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.62 | 10.323% | $53.639 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.74 | 7.693% | $257.1063 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.84 | 7.838% | $264.0306 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.29 | 12.190% | $40.7138 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.77 | 10.808% | $96.1481 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.01 | $803.3718 | $803.37 | $803.35 | $803.20 | |