| 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 | $14.53 | 13.471% | $16.4873 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.62 | 13.517% | $223.1971 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.89 | 7.365% | $241.4531 | $241.45 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.97 | 7.592% | $160.2798 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.61 | 4.615% | $10.0535 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.37 | 11.777% | $114.4261 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.26 | 12.500% | $62.1675 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.25 | $828.0644 | $828.07 | $828.10 | $828.20 | |