| 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 | $14.34 | 12.213% | $16.0913 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.93 | 3.365% | $147.7396 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.59 | 3.284% | $30.5617 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.43 | 3.659% | $48.1289 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 5.375% | $85.3221 | $85.32 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.61 | 10.844% | $26.1703 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.80 | 5.477% | $158.0045 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.67 | $512.0184 | $512.01 | $512.00 | $512.00 | |