| 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 | $15.75 | 6.737% | $16.8111 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.30 | 12.781% | $31.917 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.58 | 7.217% | $145.3648 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.56 | 9.314% | $133.9752 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 7.855% | $153.5639 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.33 | 3.767% | $82.3184 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.94 | 5.605% | $123.4945 | $123.49 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.84 | $687.4449 | $687.44 | $687.40 | $687.50 | |