| 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 | $16.32 | 3.355% | $16.8675 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.89 | 12.665% | $142.9606 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.40 | 5.281% | $36.2167 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.75 | 13.133% | $193.1746 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.92 | 3.116% | $133.9683 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.91 | 11.739% | $167.5079 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.65 | 9.595% | $10.5759 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.84 | $701.2715 | $701.28 | $701.20 | $701.40 | |