| 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 | $15.87 | 6.215% | $16.8563 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.61 | 3.849% | $75.4048 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.34 | 10.843% | $166.6414 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.79 | 4.497% | $184.7402 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.95 | 8.282% | $129.8843 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.52 | 4.766% | $106.3584 | $106.36 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.41 | 11.373% | $9.3665 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.49 | $689.2519 | $689.25 | $689.25 | $689.30 | |