| 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 | $14.69 | 11.593% | $16.393 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.64 | 5.370% | $15.4262 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.70 | 3.663% | $75.363 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.26 | 11.741% | $164.5498 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.49 | 7.866% | $28.5737 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.54 | 9.184% | $74.8347 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.34 | 10.266% | $150.3367 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.66 | $525.4771 | $525.47 | $525.50 | $525.40 | |