| 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 | $15.47 | 8.452% | $16.7775 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.91 | 3.483% | $54.7529 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.65 | 5.640% | $11.2507 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.68 | 11.651% | $268.7216 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.54 | 13.354% | $271.5282 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.28 | 6.418% | $60.9562 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.28 | 6.828% | $45.1669 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.81 | $729.1540 | $729.16 | $729.15 | $729.30 | |