| 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 | $16.25 | 5.756% | $17.1854 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.46 | 8.569% | $245.8654 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.36 | 9.321% | $132.672 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.69 | 3.139% | $81.1601 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.95 | 8.780% | $138.0962 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.36 | 8.377% | $10.1441 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.68 | 4.664% | $165.0342 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.75 | $790.1574 | $790.16 | $790.15 | $790.20 | |