| 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 | $15.54 | 8.576% | $16.8727 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.79 | 8.297% | $266.1832 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.34 | 8.811% | $187.5249 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.72 | 11.747% | $6.3919 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.72 | 7.153% | $267.5825 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.91 | 5.753% | $169.1096 | $169.11 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.80 | 4.157% | $196.6484 | $196.65 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.82 | $1,110.3132 | $1,110.30 | $1,110.30 | $1,110.30 | |