| 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 | $14.99 | 7.525% | $16.118 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.46 | 6.844% | $11.1759 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.43 | 11.344% | $167.4948 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.77 | 5.565% | $158.1047 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.97 | 9.591% | $41.6117 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.86 | 11.553% | $250.8381 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.49 | 4.626% | $242.1987 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.97 | $887.5419 | $887.54 | $887.55 | $887.50 | |