| 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 | $15.80 | 5.498% | $16.6687 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.95 | 9.217% | $34.8948 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.56 | 7.560% | $254.4439 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.55 | 12.816% | $125.8462 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.31 | 7.493% | $129.3248 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.69 | 5.246% | $145.9657 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.41 | 11.711% | $137.8625 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.27 | $845.0066 | $845.00 | $844.95 | $845.00 | |