| 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 | 6.712% | $16.9672 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.56 | 6.447% | $6.9829 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.91 | 8.183% | $210.8595 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.67 | 13.305% | $278.3564 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.88 | 9.425% | $178.2314 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.88 | 4.708% | $148.5597 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.98 | 12.109% | $14.5517 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.78 | $854.5088 | $854.51 | $854.50 | $854.70 | |