| 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 | $14.75 | 11.537% | $16.4517 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.52 | 11.321% | $146.4094 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.86 | 5.574% | $147.6558 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.86 | 13.116% | $283.7628 | $283.76 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.32 | 11.683% | $183.5175 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.38 | 10.201% | $84.1715 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.81 | 9.848% | $120.6241 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.50 | $982.5928 | $982.59 | $982.50 | $982.70 | |