| 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 | $15.91 | 4.193% | $16.5771 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.88 | 3.198% | $21.5477 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.42 | 7.729% | $174.9734 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.36 | 10.507% | $265.6146 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.60 | 11.335% | $185.4841 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.60 | 6.386% | $84.6833 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.86 | 4.726% | $67.9253 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.63 | $816.8055 | $816.80 | $816.85 | $816.80 | |