| 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 | $15.78 | 5.354% | $16.6249 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.74 | 7.201% | $105.8503 | $105.85 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.54 | 12.618% | $212.33 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.79 | 8.766% | $47.6286 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.45 | 8.160% | $59.9747 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.56 | 13.749% | $50.6866 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.33 | 3.148% | $217.9827 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.19 | $711.0778 | $711.07 | $711.10 | $711.10 | |