| 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 | $15.98 | 5.394% | $16.842 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.76 | 11.802% | $26.5642 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.44 | 13.711% | $184.7121 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.36 | 3.170% | $16.8786 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.50 | 13.690% | $55.1397 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.73 | 12.391% | $42.4051 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.32 | 10.820% | $134.4468 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $426.09 | $476.9885 | $476.99 | $477.00 | $476.90 | |