| 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 | $16.40 | 8.171% | $17.74 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.64 | 9.376% | $188.8267 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.53 | 8.512% | $13.5966 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.85 | 5.757% | $125.6922 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.89 | 13.827% | $86.3833 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.59 | 7.675% | $100.773 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.94 | 6.187% | $97.6283 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.84 | $630.6401 | $630.64 | $630.70 | $630.60 | |