| 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 | $16.43 | 8.253% | $17.786 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.96 | 12.790% | $40.5593 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.78 | 5.519% | $145.3841 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.41 | 3.544% | $120.5356 | $120.54 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.66 | 7.174% | $191.4771 | $191.48 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.35 | 5.542% | $84.803 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.69 | 5.793% | $91.712 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.28 | $692.2571 | $692.26 | $692.30 | $692.30 | |