| 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 | $14.96 | 11.768% | $16.7205 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.31 | 8.503% | $77.3735 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.39 | 13.475% | $268.2436 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.88 | 9.301% | $134.3091 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.48 | 3.500% | $71.9118 | $71.91 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.86 | 12.380% | $149.3081 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.38 | 8.152% | $124.7858 | $124.79 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.26 | $842.6524 | $842.65 | $842.60 | $842.60 | |