| 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 | $15.78 | 7.489% | $16.9618 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.34 | 13.472% | $79.8162 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.38 | 11.289% | $240.8071 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.66 | 9.107% | $198.2038 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.38 | 13.857% | $56.2226 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.68 | 5.799% | $156.244 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.47 | 10.390% | $68.9606 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.69 | $817.2161 | $817.21 | $817.15 | $817.20 | |