| 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 | $15.99 | 3.633% | $16.5709 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.73 | 4.174% | $161.1884 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.38 | 10.489% | $12.5736 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.77 | 7.241% | $232.4663 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.94 | 9.525% | $52.5063 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.88 | 11.150% | $15.4276 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.89 | 8.645% | $268.2336 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.58 | $758.9667 | $758.97 | $758.95 | $759.00 | |