| 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 | 5.774% | $16.8181 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.67 | 11.268% | $7.4216 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.33 | 9.830% | $116.7822 | $116.78 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.68 | 10.510% | $216.246 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.66 | 12.317% | $65.8852 | $65.89 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.58 | 13.378% | $56.2128 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 3.616% | $255.3616 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.27 | $734.7275 | $734.73 | $734.70 | $734.70 | |