| 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 | $15.94 | 3.873% | $16.5574 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.36 | 5.247% | $83.524 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.68 | 5.460% | $57.6655 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.79 | 4.224% | $256.1722 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.28 | 7.761% | $111.2956 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.48 | 9.645% | $10.3943 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.32 | 9.213% | $181.6431 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.85 | $717.2521 | $717.25 | $717.20 | $717.30 | |