| 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 | $16.30 | 6.589% | $17.374 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.55 | 11.136% | $38.3975 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.88 | 6.582% | $6.267 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.80 | 13.183% | $93.7155 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.44 | 3.313% | $44.8792 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.50 | 5.633% | $58.6263 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.25 | 11.544% | $243.4448 | $243.44 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.72 | $502.7043 | $502.71 | $502.70 | $502.70 | |