| 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 | $15.90 | 6.157% | $16.879 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.80 | 7.583% | $134.2636 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.36 | 13.475% | $16.295 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.52 | 5.657% | $94.5841 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.56 | 5.383% | $216.6253 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.41 | 12.655% | $34.2584 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.39 | 8.212% | $63.185 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.94 | $576.0904 | $576.10 | $576.15 | $576.20 | |