| 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 | $15.77 | 5.465% | $16.6318 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.60 | 8.191% | $258.1437 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.55 | 4.464% | $17.2888 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.81 | 10.167% | $95.636 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.46 | 3.245% | $218.3219 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.96 | 3.295% | $57.8039 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.90 | 9.750% | $196.3428 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.05 | $860.1689 | $860.16 | $860.20 | $860.00 | |