| 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 | $15.77 | 4.646% | $16.5027 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.74 | 9.225% | $30.299 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.76 | 6.734% | $140.6327 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.25 | 12.541% | $265.8781 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.49 | 5.395% | $125.9365 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.26 | 5.380% | $108.8154 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.90 | 12.250% | $87.4428 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.17 | $775.5072 | $775.51 | $775.55 | $775.40 | |