| 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 | $14.85 | 7.704% | $15.994 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.77 | 11.482% | $218.2483 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.33 | 9.636% | $5.8436 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.39 | 6.418% | $57.8808 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.70 | 9.172% | $187.4483 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.97 | 10.531% | $64.0748 | $64.07 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.26 | 12.200% | $78.8317 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.27 | $628.3215 | $628.31 | $628.35 | $628.20 | |