| 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 | $14.80 | 9.642% | $16.227 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.38 | 10.175% | $156.8672 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.54 | 5.346% | $122.7702 | $122.77 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.92 | 13.194% | $56.5064 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.98 | 7.451% | $218.104 | $218.10 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.78 | 4.273% | $146.7955 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 4.473% | $215.0681 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.26 | $932.3384 | $932.35 | $932.30 | $932.40 | |