| 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 | 13.368% | $16.4724 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.52 | 5.657% | $82.9619 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.60 | 5.505% | $33.3396 | $33.34 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.88 | 12.830% | $241.3208 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.78 | 6.219% | $69.8709 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.43 | 6.478% | $200.6365 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.54 | 7.230% | $238.6296 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.28 | $883.2317 | $883.23 | $883.20 | $883.20 | |