| 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 | $15.56 | 8.450% | $16.8748 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.70 | 10.535% | $41.6717 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.37 | 10.582% | $51.2769 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.55 | 4.140% | $208.8528 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.59 | 13.852% | $285.3017 | $285.30 | $285.30 | $285.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.60 | 4.726% | $158.7646 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.48 | 6.171% | $42.978 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.85 | $805.7205 | $805.71 | $805.70 | $805.90 | |