| 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 | $14.97 | 8.116% | $16.185 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.63 | 4.668% | $34.1532 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.44 | 5.435% | $171.2686 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.81 | 6.119% | $146.2426 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.49 | 12.235% | $220.5306 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.27 | 5.546% | $226.1534 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.77 | 11.492% | $59.9492 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.38 | $874.4826 | $874.48 | $874.50 | $874.50 | |