| 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 | $16.45 | 3.126% | $16.9642 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.51 | 13.265% | $198.7914 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.31 | 13.479% | $284.0493 | $284.05 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.53 | 7.576% | $43.6006 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.51 | 12.597% | $118.8011 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.97 | 4.633% | $87.8603 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.44 | 3.226% | $27.293 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.72 | $777.3599 | $777.35 | $777.35 | $777.40 | |