| 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 | $15.89 | 6.167% | $16.8699 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.40 | 5.235% | $8.8397 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.25 | 4.258% | $115.987 | $115.99 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.32 | 10.656% | $98.8379 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.76 | 8.445% | $163.4917 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.47 | 11.456% | $135.3856 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.58 | 13.107% | $237.0497 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.67 | $776.4615 | $776.47 | $776.50 | $776.40 | |