| 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 | $14.72 | 12.451% | $16.5528 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.47 | 9.664% | $21.3516 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.67 | 10.455% | $87.9995 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.31 | 7.494% | $118.5766 | $118.58 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.75 | 10.736% | $62.8427 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.46 | 3.496% | $7.7208 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.30 | 4.407% | $209.1272 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.68 | $524.1712 | $524.17 | $524.20 | $524.20 | |