| 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 | 6.234% | $16.8593 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.58 | 10.208% | $76.6827 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.69 | 10.195% | $179.2762 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 5.659% | $19.5469 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.84 | 9.385% | $28.2651 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.91 | 8.445% | $109.4318 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.34 | 6.739% | $85.7541 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.73 | $515.8161 | $515.82 | $515.85 | $515.90 | |