| 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 | $16.44 | 3.785% | $17.0623 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.33 | 9.403% | $80.2252 | $80.23 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 8.664% | $216.839 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.62 | 10.301% | $87.8217 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.52 | 13.537% | $97.0968 | $97.10 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.97 | 5.760% | $166.0115 | $166.01 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.29 | 13.763% | $19.6696 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.72 | $684.7261 | $684.73 | $684.70 | $684.70 | |