| 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 | $16.35 | 7.377% | $17.5561 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.80 | 5.525% | $180.2367 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.29 | 12.336% | $114.9085 | $114.91 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.72 | 13.810% | $90.7293 | $90.73 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.68 | 10.216% | $183.708 | $183.71 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.76 | 13.541% | $55.3626 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.95 | 8.718% | $119.5354 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.55 | $762.0366 | $762.05 | $762.05 | $762.00 | |