| 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 | $15.90 | 6.621% | $16.9527 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.85 | 8.724% | $185.755 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.32 | 11.836% | $114.4306 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.61 | 6.241% | $25.0835 | $25.08 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.37 | 7.139% | $36.8237 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.49 | 6.382% | $70.7334 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.89 | 5.358% | $106.2957 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.43 | $556.0746 | $556.07 | $556.10 | $556.10 | |