| 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 | $14.90 | 7.648% | $16.0396 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.53 | 5.493% | $37.4817 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.99 | 8.130% | $238.9565 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.84 | 9.663% | $113.8741 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.65 | 9.779% | $96.2213 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.86 | 13.561% | $223.5562 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.99 | 4.256% | $101.1179 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.76 | $827.2473 | $827.25 | $827.20 | $827.30 | |