| 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 | $14.76 | 8.345% | $15.9917 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.31 | 9.857% | $46.4805 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.65 | 12.145% | $94.9307 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.91 | 11.424% | $28.87 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.31 | 10.478% | $164.9547 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.71 | 9.640% | $43.538 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.91 | 12.640% | $263.4762 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.56 | $658.2418 | $658.24 | $658.30 | $658.30 | |