| 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 | $15.36 | 9.855% | $16.8737 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.44 | 3.254% | $151.2052 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.86 | 8.315% | $269.5527 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.31 | 6.686% | $149.6911 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.28 | 5.716% | $30.9536 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.90 | 6.146% | $20.0616 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.72 | 4.195% | $33.0507 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.87 | $671.3886 | $671.38 | $671.35 | $671.60 | |