| 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 | $16.51 | 7.299% | $17.7151 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 7.370% | $154.9671 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.97 | 7.773% | $6.434 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.45 | 7.244% | $125.9581 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.52 | 8.623% | $95.0668 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.30 | 5.786% | $187.5586 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.44 | 5.262% | $180.4612 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.52 | $768.1609 | $768.17 | $768.10 | $768.30 | |