| 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 | $16.26 | 6.457% | $17.3099 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.72 | 6.785% | $74.4505 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.76 | 9.728% | $150.064 | $150.06 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.77 | 9.270% | $182.2296 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.58 | 4.292% | $68.3947 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.43 | 9.297% | $157.8577 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.77 | 7.473% | $173.8591 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.29 | $824.1655 | $824.16 | $824.15 | $824.30 | |