| 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 | $15.29 | 9.414% | $16.7294 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.35 | 9.471% | $6.9514 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.85 | 7.315% | $180.1282 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.81 | 11.269% | $231.2281 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.50 | 4.637% | $181.5452 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.33 | 6.283% | $166.1522 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.67 | 9.733% | $38.0444 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.80 | $820.7789 | $820.78 | $820.85 | $820.70 | |