| 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 | $14.50 | 11.552% | $16.175 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.74 | 7.775% | $53.6073 | $53.61 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.64 | 4.560% | $72.8156 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.60 | 4.489% | $118.6995 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.29 | 13.712% | $84.4766 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.86 | 7.659% | $213.0141 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.69 | 10.656% | $77.1162 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.32 | $635.9043 | $635.92 | $635.90 | $635.90 | |