| 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 | 4.734% | $16.747 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.49 | 5.805% | $39.6663 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.98 | 5.454% | $253.0685 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.98 | 6.410% | $114.9015 | $114.90 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.57 | 8.128% | $226.6038 | $226.60 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.95 | 5.458% | $186.6079 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.49 | 3.730% | $178.9239 | $178.92 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.45 | $1,016.5189 | $1,016.52 | $1,016.45 | $1,016.50 | |