| 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 | $16.37 | 8.285% | $17.7263 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.51 | 12.162% | $67.8692 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.35 | 7.633% | $158.5972 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.34 | 11.736% | $77.4777 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.48 | 13.652% | $149.4296 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.44 | 9.856% | $189.4357 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.88 | 9.834% | $265.6665 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.37 | $926.2022 | $926.22 | $926.25 | $926.20 | |