| 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 | $15.50 | 8.589% | $16.8313 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.71 | 8.733% | $36.6539 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.95 | 11.773% | $138.5426 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.52 | 12.291% | $276.8198 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.53 | 7.710% | $109.358 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.41 | 11.863% | $53.0342 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.97 | 7.729% | $203.5755 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.59 | $834.8153 | $834.81 | $834.85 | $834.80 | |