| 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 | $38.71 | 11.504% | $43.1632 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.91 | 12.854% | $17.9551 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.45 | 13.458% | $75.3928 | $75.39 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.45 | 3.732% | $171.6246 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.66 | 6.605% | $84.9215 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.59 | 4.525% | $62.2864 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.69 | 10.509% | $161.0006 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.46 | $616.3442 | $616.34 | $616.30 | $616.40 | |