| 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 | $15.43 | 4.775% | $16.1668 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.44 | 5.867% | $114.8022 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.82 | 8.168% | $131.7703 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.57 | 10.244% | $116.3846 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.91 | 8.412% | $150.5951 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.49 | 9.462% | $173.4863 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.93 | 7.631% | $118.3188 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.59 | $821.5241 | $821.53 | $821.50 | $821.60 | |