| 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 | $14.71 | 13.252% | $16.6594 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.60 | 7.562% | $84.5437 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.47 | 10.577% | $207.2987 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.90 | 3.596% | $61.018 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.58 | 5.196% | $147.8845 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.25 | 6.685% | $167.7622 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.75 | 13.788% | $11.0943 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.26 | $696.2608 | $696.25 | $696.25 | $696.30 | |