| 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 | $14.53 | 13.164% | $16.4427 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.66 | 13.212% | $40.3714 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.31 | 7.527% | $156.2475 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.57 | 11.195% | $77.3584 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.71 | 10.440% | $242.6477 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.53 | 11.103% | $136.1345 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.35 | 7.757% | $201.8827 | $201.88 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.66 | $871.0849 | $871.08 | $871.10 | $871.00 | |