| 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 | 6.788% | $16.8618 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.57 | 5.376% | $75.4176 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.38 | 4.340% | $251.8559 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.55 | 13.873% | $55.2853 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.36 | 9.298% | $216.8035 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.73 | 10.184% | $157.2656 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.36 | 3.335% | $59.273 | $59.27 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.74 | $832.7627 | $832.77 | $832.70 | $832.90 | |