| 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 | $16.54 | 5.389% | $17.4313 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.42 | 7.873% | $183.8372 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.25 | 9.490% | $79.1065 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.85 | 12.768% | $72.0024 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.48 | 13.733% | $47.1764 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.43 | 7.529% | $210.1439 | $210.14 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.59 | 5.755% | $162.4291 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.56 | $772.1268 | $772.13 | $772.20 | $772.00 | |