| 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 | $15.37 | 10.349% | $16.9606 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.46 | 3.641% | $148.6834 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.56 | 7.829% | $160.1908 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.25 | 4.623% | $15.955 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.30 | 3.199% | $28.1733 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.57 | 7.324% | $72.5188 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.43 | 10.522% | $215.9931 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.94 | $658.4750 | $658.47 | $658.45 | $658.60 | |