| 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 | $15.37 | 8.502% | $16.6768 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.30 | 6.758% | $87.8618 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.65 | 9.287% | $31.3107 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.36 | 12.301% | $86.8761 | $86.88 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.90 | 7.863% | $52.745 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.30 | 13.711% | $96.9955 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.50 | 7.175% | $210.5989 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.38 | $583.0648 | $583.08 | $583.10 | $583.10 | |