| 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 | $15.80 | 7.284% | $16.9509 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.70 | 11.636% | $186.0972 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.66 | 9.575% | $84.0002 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.81 | 12.533% | $33.5461 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.53 | 9.710% | $156.3697 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 10.628% | $7.5448 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.99 | 5.143% | $173.4754 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.31 | $657.9843 | $657.99 | $658.00 | $658.00 | |