| 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 | $15.70 | 5.803% | $16.6111 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 9.542% | $8.4895 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.44 | 6.745% | $50.6398 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.47 | 13.473% | $252.4434 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.78 | 3.820% | $175.2274 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.28 | 7.319% | $182.7428 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.94 | 3.414% | $230.5512 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.36 | $916.7052 | $916.70 | $916.75 | $916.60 | |