| 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 | $16.50 | 6.268% | $17.5342 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.70 | 9.223% | $149.3078 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.96 | 10.287% | $24.219 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.93 | 9.353% | $254.7159 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.55 | 8.436% | $150.2381 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.40 | 6.757% | $43.1298 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.30 | 5.847% | $148.5033 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.34 | $787.6481 | $787.65 | $787.65 | $787.50 | |