| 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 | $15.91 | 6.683% | $16.9733 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.91 | 10.333% | $183.0535 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.69 | 6.869% | $56.3093 | $56.31 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.83 | 9.619% | $157.665 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.46 | 12.445% | $157.9402 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.64 | 12.268% | $6.3319 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.74 | 6.180% | $81.4825 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.18 | $659.7557 | $659.75 | $659.75 | $659.80 | |