| 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 | $15.32 | 8.816% | $16.6706 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 10.305% | $18.1121 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.70 | 9.713% | $53.4302 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.47 | 3.684% | $87.5819 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.84 | 7.355% | $252.1125 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.39 | 12.729% | $215.752 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.26 | 5.153% | $206.3733 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.40 | $850.0326 | $850.02 | $850.00 | $850.10 | |