| 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 | $15.95 | 5.795% | $16.8743 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.68 | 7.215% | $110.0884 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.46 | 3.855% | $121.9881 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.71 | 8.368% | $65.7902 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.92 | 3.654% | $33.0864 | $33.09 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.71 | 10.721% | $67.2187 | $67.22 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.85 | 13.277% | $108.576 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.28 | $523.6221 | $523.63 | $523.65 | $523.70 | |