| 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 | $15.83 | 7.230% | $16.9745 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.78 | 10.152% | $30.6002 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.30 | 7.683% | $172.6158 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.57 | 4.240% | $150.6998 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.95 | 6.250% | $126.3844 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.73 | 8.848% | $194.544 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.59 | 12.306% | $78.1537 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.75 | $769.9724 | $769.96 | $769.95 | $770.00 | |