| 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 | $15.55 | 7.588% | $16.7299 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.98 | 6.538% | $138.4781 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.97 | 13.430% | $265.3922 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.86 | 9.295% | $39.1932 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.93 | 7.848% | $56.0055 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.84 | 13.619% | $278.1848 | $278.18 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.61 | 3.838% | $162.6207 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.74 | $956.6044 | $956.60 | $956.65 | $956.60 | |