| 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 | $15.66 | 8.109% | $16.9299 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.50 | 7.659% | $112.5037 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.88 | 3.506% | $240.0097 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.44 | 7.623% | $186.6613 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.50 | 13.372% | $44.7819 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.88 | 5.832% | $11.5145 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.89 | 10.846% | $91.8802 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.75 | $704.2812 | $704.27 | $704.30 | $704.30 | |