| 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 | $16.30 | 6.585% | $17.3734 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 9.122% | $81.7869 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.66 | 13.687% | $83.7418 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.57 | 5.438% | $136.616 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.91 | 11.747% | $264.7398 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.25 | 6.846% | $160.5361 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.73 | 12.349% | $67.1061 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.37 | $811.9001 | $811.91 | $811.90 | $811.80 | |