| 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 | $14.86 | 7.480% | $15.9715 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 11.170% | $74.0281 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.78 | 3.102% | $126.5886 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.55 | 6.221% | $208.7774 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.95 | 4.513% | $165.0783 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.58 | 8.511% | $89.6084 | $89.61 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.27 | 3.723% | $147.5667 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.58 | $827.6190 | $827.63 | $827.65 | $827.70 | |