| 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 | $14.65 | 9.127% | $15.9871 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.63 | 8.731% | $157.2576 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.25 | 13.652% | $34.3797 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.30 | 7.590% | $260.6906 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.26 | 9.769% | $5.7738 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.44 | 4.579% | $36.017 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.33 | 10.742% | $158.7265 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.86 | $668.8323 | $668.84 | $668.85 | $668.90 | |