| 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 | $15.69 | 7.832% | $16.9188 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.75 | 13.289% | $39.3679 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.27 | 3.600% | $27.2157 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.50 | 6.660% | $79.4617 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.94 | 6.676% | $253.8249 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.37 | 6.120% | $87.411 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.71 | 5.580% | $149.6174 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.23 | $653.8174 | $653.82 | $653.70 | $653.80 | |