| 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 | $15.99 | 11.525% | $17.8328 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.76 | 8.589% | $35.5738 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.47 | 11.353% | $77.3569 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.67 | 7.703% | $161.1991 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.55 | 13.107% | $187.2486 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.37 | 3.543% | $86.3238 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.56 | 5.179% | $12.1587 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.37 | $577.6937 | $577.69 | $577.65 | $577.70 | |