| 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 | $15.79 | 5.412% | $16.6446 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.47 | 8.332% | $220.4231 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.41 | 12.567% | $170.4377 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.43 | 9.197% | $5.9294 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.32 | 9.126% | $119.2965 | $119.30 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.42 | 9.139% | $79.0385 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.40 | 4.496% | $249.1185 | $249.12 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.24 | $860.8883 | $860.89 | $860.90 | $860.70 | |