| 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 | $15.74 | 6.308% | $16.7329 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.26 | 13.772% | $157.3012 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.33 | 8.537% | $9.0411 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.79 | 9.625% | $212.4423 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.51 | 12.504% | $28.6998 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.82 | 11.212% | $270.045 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.80 | 3.165% | $57.5661 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.25 | $751.8284 | $751.83 | $751.85 | $751.70 | |