| 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 | $14.63 | 11.153% | $16.2617 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.81 | 9.668% | $8.5651 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.68 | 12.245% | $160.1512 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.99 | 3.595% | $196.8201 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.48 | 3.625% | $25.3674 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.44 | 3.296% | $168.827 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.78 | 7.475% | $135.1821 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.81 | $711.1746 | $711.18 | $711.15 | $711.30 | |