| 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 | $14.57 | 9.550% | $15.9614 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.54 | 5.535% | $10.068 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.58 | 4.739% | $227.8911 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 10.793% | $95.2377 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.53 | 8.378% | $141.4658 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.31 | 13.427% | $117.1814 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.82 | 11.251% | $242.3269 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.31 | $850.1323 | $850.14 | $850.15 | $850.20 | |