| 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 | $14.72 | 13.544% | $16.7137 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.41 | 12.561% | $189.564 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.63 | 4.512% | $7.9743 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.79 | 12.817% | $236.6788 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.69 | 8.730% | $147.5357 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.36 | 3.393% | $101.6974 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.50 | 7.237% | $20.9112 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.10 | $721.0751 | $721.07 | $721.05 | $721.10 | |