| 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 | $15.69 | 6.184% | $16.6603 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.28 | 7.192% | $186.8142 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.33 | 13.259% | $77.3899 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.88 | 11.111% | $108.7554 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.84 | 5.261% | $234.5636 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.56 | 5.723% | $187.7218 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.51 | 5.408% | $13.1865 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.09 | $825.0917 | $825.09 | $825.05 | $825.20 | |