| 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 | $16.31 | 7.298% | $17.5003 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.52 | 9.353% | $80.3963 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.71 | 8.860% | $185.8349 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.71 | 3.272% | $218.6372 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.43 | 3.433% | $8.7194 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.92 | 7.322% | $27.8179 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.62 | 8.503% | $184.0428 | $184.04 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.22 | $722.9488 | $722.95 | $722.95 | $722.80 | |