| 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 | $15.52 | 8.386% | $16.8215 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.62 | 9.314% | $15.9817 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.77 | 13.840% | $179.6054 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.97 | 9.800% | $137.2171 | $137.22 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.55 | 11.149% | $270.7034 | $270.70 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.56 | 6.290% | $256.7541 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.69 | 5.298% | $196.5808 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.68 | $1,073.6640 | $1,073.66 | $1,073.65 | $1,073.70 | |