| 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 | $15.42 | 8.776% | $16.7733 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.43 | 6.478% | $24.9478 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.80 | 7.505% | $236.296 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.96 | 8.348% | $51.9637 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.87 | 7.397% | $11.6741 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.76 | 3.529% | $103.2805 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.30 | 12.104% | $123.6507 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.54 | $568.5861 | $568.58 | $568.55 | $568.70 | |