| 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 | $15.94 | 5.435% | $16.8063 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.73 | 11.488% | $16.4222 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.28 | 9.645% | $122.013 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.65 | 3.412% | $174.4043 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.43 | 8.829% | $129.9745 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.87 | 13.171% | $243.1705 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.81 | 10.699% | $42.9623 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.71 | $745.7531 | $745.74 | $745.65 | $745.80 | |