| 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 | $7.32 | 4.237% | $7.6301 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.34 | 8.409% | $16.6299 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.39 | 8.607% | $172.0226 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.30 | 10.541% | $36.8102 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.47 | 3.586% | $171.4038 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.93 | 12.104% | $162.4723 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.94 | 10.245% | $148.7646 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.69 | $715.7335 | $715.72 | $715.70 | $715.70 | |