| 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 | $16.25 | 6.284% | $17.2712 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.61 | 11.503% | $30.786 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.38 | 7.277% | $140.9405 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.68 | 7.861% | $266.0715 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.81 | 8.439% | $26.9037 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.74 | 9.431% | $151.8246 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.80 | 5.763% | $151.0296 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.27 | $784.8271 | $784.82 | $784.80 | $784.80 | |