| 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 | $14.35 | 11.337% | $15.9769 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.39 | 4.170% | $41.0326 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 11.415% | $54.2702 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.92 | 7.354% | $10.6495 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.76 | 9.326% | $130.9288 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.51 | 6.659% | $189.3304 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.34 | 5.496% | $27.7876 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $435.98 | $469.9760 | $469.98 | $470.05 | $469.90 | |