| 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 | $16.67 | 6.611% | $17.7721 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.73 | 8.332% | $187.1219 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.93 | 6.691% | $200.5044 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.39 | 5.808% | $70.2459 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.60 | 5.761% | $74.6673 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.96 | 10.555% | $133.7273 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.97 | 3.340% | $102.2756 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.25 | $786.3145 | $786.32 | $786.30 | $786.30 | |