| 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 | $15.67 | 6.744% | $16.7268 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.88 | 8.439% | $45.4143 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.89 | 9.334% | $47.9867 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.85 | 8.652% | $130.2194 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.67 | 6.747% | $39.1441 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.87 | 3.257% | $82.4714 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.78 | 6.749% | $179.1035 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.61 | $541.0662 | $541.06 | $541.05 | $541.00 | |