| 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 | $15.65 | 5.271% | $16.4749 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.79 | 10.270% | $9.6927 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.93 | 4.230% | $167.7373 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.43 | 7.425% | $53.1002 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.53 | 3.699% | $165.431 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.83 | 13.347% | $173.2282 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.98 | 4.616% | $107.7336 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.14 | $693.3979 | $693.39 | $693.45 | $693.30 | |