| 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 | $15.75 | 5.845% | $16.6706 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.63 | 11.812% | $139.3513 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.47 | 9.118% | $123.8162 | $123.82 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.87 | 9.569% | $176.2637 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.64 | 3.203% | $13.0449 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.91 | 7.238% | $111.431 | $111.43 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.85 | 9.649% | $212.5546 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.12 | $793.1323 | $793.12 | $793.10 | $793.20 | |