| 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 | $15.81 | 5.643% | $16.7022 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.59 | 13.356% | $33.542 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.59 | 3.460% | $169.2502 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.51 | 13.360% | $87.8653 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.76 | 5.425% | $186.3492 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.63 | 8.813% | $207.4302 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.98 | 7.434% | $39.7291 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.87 | $740.8682 | $740.87 | $740.90 | $740.80 | |