| 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 | $15.25 | 8.837% | $16.5976 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 8.807% | $69.4189 | $69.42 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.66 | 9.643% | $66.5094 | $66.51 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.52 | 6.102% | $152.2776 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.78 | 4.627% | $97.0729 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.97 | 4.740% | $10.4426 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.64 | 12.385% | $188.4022 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.62 | $600.7212 | $600.72 | $600.70 | $600.70 | |