| 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 | $15.71 | 6.112% | $16.6702 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.56 | 5.373% | $14.2886 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.82 | 3.229% | $110.2692 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.87 | 4.216% | $234.3505 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.51 | 9.312% | $131.7319 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.39 | 4.741% | $34.973 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.55 | 10.512% | $187.3731 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.41 | $729.6565 | $729.65 | $729.60 | $729.80 | |