| 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 | $15.83 | 5.311% | $16.6707 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.28 | 5.743% | $82.7756 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.47 | 8.348% | $211.7878 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.48 | 13.124% | $75.2048 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.87 | 9.361% | $96.0955 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.60 | 13.765% | $225.9373 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.91 | 10.488% | $172.2618 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.44 | $880.7335 | $880.74 | $880.75 | $880.80 | |