| 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 | $15.51 | 7.255% | $16.6353 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.53 | 5.492% | $158.7971 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.52 | 11.489% | $80.8518 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.39 | 6.734% | $116.7563 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.74 | 7.825% | $57.9452 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.28 | 9.479% | $118.5439 | $118.54 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.45 | 10.454% | $236.8686 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.42 | $786.3982 | $786.41 | $786.40 | $786.40 | |