| 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 | $15.74 | 6.634% | $16.7842 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 7.196% | $83.3235 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 8.686% | $235.7073 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.38 | 4.123% | $180.5285 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.28 | 7.770% | $266.4937 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.97 | 9.785% | $184.4059 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.96 | 8.133% | $159.9936 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.93 | $1,127.2367 | $1,127.23 | $1,127.25 | $1,127.20 | |