| 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 | $15.59 | 7.339% | $16.7342 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.52 | 13.775% | $83.6474 | $83.65 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.64 | 10.625% | $29.4705 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.75 | 9.794% | $168.8083 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.41 | 4.751% | $104.133 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.30 | 5.830% | $83.9232 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.96 | 5.553% | $97.0665 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.17 | $583.7831 | $583.78 | $583.75 | $583.70 | |