| 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 | $14.79 | 9.765% | $16.2342 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.33 | 7.842% | $13.2969 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.49 | 12.823% | $177.6849 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.81 | 8.391% | $7.3814 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.43 | 13.626% | $115.2509 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.25 | 6.107% | $46.9523 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.56 | 5.318% | $95.376 | $95.38 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.66 | $472.1766 | $472.17 | $472.25 | $472.30 | |