| 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 | $15.40 | 7.505% | $16.5558 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.67 | 7.209% | $150.8109 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.30 | 10.109% | $187.5156 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.82 | 4.443% | $31.1449 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.94 | 5.446% | $219.2644 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.48 | 4.571% | $177.2269 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 9.302% | $81.4628 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.14 | $863.9813 | $863.98 | $863.95 | $864.00 | |