| 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 | $14.53 | 13.205% | $16.4487 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.64 | 4.629% | $19.5028 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.39 | 6.485% | $266.6278 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.88 | 5.305% | $49.367 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.58 | 7.185% | $119.597 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.39 | 12.779% | $68.1072 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.84 | 4.181% | $200.9026 | $200.90 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.25 | $740.5531 | $740.56 | $740.55 | $740.50 | |