| 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 | $15.51 | 8.734% | $16.8646 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.55 | 13.466% | $49.4144 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.60 | 4.549% | $127.1316 | $127.13 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.63 | 8.609% | $267.8624 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.53 | 8.604% | $17.9522 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.56 | 12.587% | $107.5881 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.66 | 7.263% | $253.8486 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.04 | $840.6619 | $840.65 | $840.65 | $840.70 | |