| 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 | $14.89 | 7.183% | $15.9595 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.55 | 8.630% | $97.2782 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.49 | 13.154% | $175.9432 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.45 | 11.436% | $123.0811 | $123.08 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.26 | 11.299% | $142.7521 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.59 | 10.561% | $53.7216 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 13.643% | $17.0351 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.22 | $625.7708 | $625.77 | $625.80 | $625.80 | |