| 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 | $16.29 | 8.844% | $17.7307 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.93 | 8.240% | $87.5986 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.71 | 8.778% | $106.287 | $106.29 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.90 | 5.560% | $33.6736 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.26 | 7.188% | $144.9825 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.98 | 13.375% | $53.2636 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.67 | 12.384% | $165.9575 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.74 | $609.4935 | $609.49 | $609.50 | $609.60 | |