| 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 | $15.58 | 8.304% | $16.8738 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.83 | 7.693% | $69.8174 | $69.82 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.79 | 5.364% | $76.6945 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 12.723% | $47.9411 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.32 | 8.870% | $259.459 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.65 | 7.601% | $113.6805 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.73 | 5.342% | $185.1175 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.43 | $769.5838 | $769.58 | $769.55 | $769.60 | |