| 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 | $14.37 | 11.206% | $15.9803 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.71 | 3.822% | $18.3869 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.73 | 12.198% | $159.0182 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.44 | 9.833% | $116.9062 | $116.91 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.78 | 7.198% | $246.3196 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.68 | 5.845% | $237.8125 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.63 | 4.350% | $6.9184 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.34 | $801.3421 | $801.35 | $801.30 | $801.30 | |