| 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 | $15.31 | 7.587% | $16.4716 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 10.230% | $5.7981 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.48 | 9.350% | $90.1919 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.39 | 11.665% | $109.8672 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.39 | 11.652% | $136.6509 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.89 | 4.231% | $211.4743 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.54 | 5.839% | $206.9576 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.26 | $777.4116 | $777.41 | $777.35 | $777.60 | |