| 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 | $15.63 | 7.829% | $16.8537 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.50 | 4.708% | $41.3597 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.51 | 12.367% | $227.5544 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.95 | 6.200% | $88.0929 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.31 | 9.790% | $197.9623 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.28 | 13.401% | $87.6363 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.37 | 7.217% | $20.7679 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.55 | $680.2272 | $680.22 | $680.20 | $680.40 | |