| 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 | $16.44 | 7.456% | $17.6658 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.89 | 12.484% | $60.6176 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.46 | 10.708% | $52.542 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.73 | 10.395% | $161.9826 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.91 | 12.300% | $203.1619 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.71 | 8.598% | $189.7316 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.94 | 5.712% | $96.1345 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.08 | $781.8360 | $781.83 | $781.85 | $781.80 | |