| 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 | 6.804% | $16.9498 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.31 | 5.724% | $47.9035 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.74 | 10.572% | $192.1078 | $192.11 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.96 | 10.453% | $79.482 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.97 | 5.567% | $58.0302 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.54 | 7.180% | $89.5382 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.90 | 11.741% | $216.6658 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.29 | $700.6773 | $700.68 | $700.70 | $700.60 | |