| 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 | $14.69 | 11.699% | $16.4086 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 3.508% | $50.988 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.75 | 3.246% | $29.6832 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.66 | 6.233% | $111.1835 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.96 | 10.704% | $174.868 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.71 | 12.347% | $61.465 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.83 | 13.149% | $99.3788 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.86 | $543.9751 | $543.98 | $544.00 | $544.10 | |