| 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 | $15.97 | 5.477% | $16.8447 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.26 | 4.516% | $36.8523 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.26 | 3.186% | $38.4471 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.50 | 5.331% | $13.1664 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 3.727% | $37.8604 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.96 | 11.536% | $37.8776 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.65 | 6.279% | $147.3558 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $310.10 | $328.4043 | $328.41 | $328.40 | $328.50 | |