| 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 | $14.37 | 13.203% | $16.2673 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.52 | 5.603% | $36.4542 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.82 | 8.567% | $144.1987 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 3.827% | $7.1329 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.25 | 4.256% | $45.0907 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.72 | 8.355% | $153.5607 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.36 | 13.161% | $148.6483 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.91 | $551.3528 | $551.35 | $551.35 | $551.40 | |