| 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 | $16.33 | 8.616% | $17.737 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 6.780% | $40.5123 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.58 | 8.606% | $170.0553 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.90 | 7.760% | $77.4794 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 6.726% | $8.2926 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.61 | 6.391% | $142.149 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.99 | 11.860% | $87.2396 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.12 | $543.4652 | $543.47 | $543.50 | $543.40 | |