| 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 | $15.76 | 7.381% | $16.9232 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.81 | 5.716% | $63.2287 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.72 | 7.481% | $175.9679 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.66 | 12.576% | $270.9254 | $270.93 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.38 | 7.646% | $100.5198 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.49 | 12.813% | $67.1125 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.66 | 4.192% | $69.4544 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.48 | $764.1319 | $764.13 | $764.10 | $764.10 | |