| 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 | $16.29 | 8.835% | $17.7292 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.90 | 8.384% | $197.1505 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.98 | 9.209% | $210.7515 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.85 | 4.621% | $140.0352 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.33 | 4.848% | $151.3271 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.44 | 5.550% | $53.2394 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.63 | 13.186% | $92.3937 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.42 | $862.6266 | $862.63 | $862.70 | $862.60 | |