| 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 | $15.29 | 8.252% | $16.5517 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.73 | 4.387% | $153.167 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.93 | 3.266% | $175.4799 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.73 | 5.805% | $99.171 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.68 | 3.222% | $84.3117 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.85 | 13.477% | $75.8594 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.63 | 10.593% | $7.3323 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.84 | $611.8730 | $611.87 | $611.85 | $612.00 | |