| 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 | $15.62 | 7.251% | $16.7526 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.48 | 5.410% | $83.7799 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.36 | 6.584% | $133.6137 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.51 | 8.298% | $23.2949 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.93 | 12.465% | $148.3751 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.88 | 7.265% | $243.3628 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.60 | 12.262% | $78.1344 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.38 | $727.3134 | $727.30 | $727.35 | $727.40 | |