| 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 | $16.44 | 3.179% | $16.9626 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.26 | 9.395% | $261.7385 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.55 | 13.495% | $84.6105 | $84.61 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.31 | 13.555% | $45.774 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.43 | 8.518% | $102.4735 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.94 | 4.801% | $151.8986 | $151.90 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.26 | 7.317% | $148.3765 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.19 | $811.8342 | $811.83 | $811.80 | $811.90 | |