| 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 | $15.82 | 5.432% | $16.6793 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.28 | 9.758% | $14.5759 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.38 | 11.385% | $20.4726 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.90 | 3.864% | $122.4557 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.71 | 5.839% | $189.1449 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.33 | 6.619% | $184.8027 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.80 | 13.186% | $33.7294 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.22 | $581.8605 | $581.86 | $581.90 | $581.90 | |