| 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 | 5.634% | $16.8697 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.42 | 9.402% | $50.7844 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.67 | 10.600% | $202.033 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.86 | 3.426% | $173.6109 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.74 | 4.466% | $154.3381 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.37 | 9.834% | $95.962 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.47 | 11.224% | $7.1962 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.50 | $700.7943 | $700.79 | $700.80 | $700.80 | |