| 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 | $14.75 | 13.772% | $16.7814 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.55 | 11.646% | $238.42 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.80 | 10.699% | $156.9712 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.49 | 5.745% | $17.4374 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.78 | 7.599% | $262.3048 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.60 | 9.554% | $7.2306 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.28 | 5.804% | $134.6673 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.25 | $833.8127 | $833.81 | $833.80 | $833.80 | |