| 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 | $14.66 | 12.271% | $16.4589 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.90 | 5.397% | $48.3772 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.42 | 10.245% | $16.9998 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.55 | 6.688% | $126.4786 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.35 | 9.763% | $223.2031 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.83 | 5.609% | $95.9247 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.34 | 13.481% | $163.7985 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.05 | $691.2408 | $691.24 | $691.25 | $691.30 | |