| 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 | $15.77 | 5.455% | $16.6303 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.98 | 9.800% | $178.952 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.70 | 7.754% | $118.2061 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.50 | 7.854% | $232.4254 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.67 | 6.530% | $60.3706 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 8.222% | $192.0508 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.37 | 10.396% | $80.9975 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.45 | $879.6327 | $879.64 | $879.65 | $879.70 | |