| 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 | 4.633% | $16.7308 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.77 | 7.274% | $96.2999 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.95 | 13.105% | $120.9658 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.94 | 13.506% | $177.0013 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.37 | 13.113% | $19.6477 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.26 | 9.587% | $49.5991 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.62 | 5.330% | $61.7444 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.90 | $541.9890 | $541.99 | $542.00 | $541.90 | |