| 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 | 9.214% | $16.262 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.94 | 12.175% | $80.6987 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.84 | 11.732% | $41.1621 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.45 | 6.449% | $227.2154 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.57 | 12.295% | $167.9596 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.69 | 13.607% | $167.7862 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.79 | 12.406% | $177.3654 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.17 | $878.4494 | $878.46 | $878.40 | $878.60 | |