| 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 | $15.98 | 4.822% | $16.7506 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.30 | 13.343% | $168.0877 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.47 | 9.625% | $55.3277 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.70 | 9.671% | $188.3051 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.82 | 4.869% | $210.5979 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.42 | 10.638% | $132.1239 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.60 | 9.121% | $82.4955 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.29 | $853.6884 | $853.70 | $853.70 | $853.70 | |