| 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 | $15.79 | 6.516% | $16.8189 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.97 | 6.705% | $182.4335 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.68 | 6.808% | $7.1348 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.31 | 11.118% | $139.242 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.58 | 9.786% | $34.6704 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.77 | 6.810% | $182.3994 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.67 | 13.444% | $168.6572 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.77 | $731.3562 | $731.35 | $731.35 | $731.30 | |