| 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 | $15.65 | 6.485% | $16.6649 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.75 | 11.784% | $99.2083 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.59 | 3.148% | $64.5603 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.73 | 10.111% | $81.1848 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.68 | 4.610% | $66.6156 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.37 | 9.766% | $159.5668 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.49 | 13.225% | $101.3251 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.26 | $589.1258 | $589.13 | $589.10 | $589.20 | |