| 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 | $15.87 | 6.674% | $16.9292 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.94 | 12.873% | $154.5683 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.66 | 6.183% | $14.5046 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.44 | 4.373% | $9.8528 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.77 | 5.367% | $9.2407 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.93 | 11.810% | $252.6123 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.77 | 7.241% | $73.7496 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.38 | $531.4575 | $531.45 | $531.45 | $531.40 | |