| 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 | 11.748% | $16.237 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.71 | 12.489% | $19.9218 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.49 | 8.622% | $5.9633 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.32 | 8.577% | $155.6126 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.36 | 11.586% | $206.8358 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.55 | 6.647% | $43.2454 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.41 | 7.461% | $30.5297 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $435.37 | $478.3456 | $478.35 | $478.35 | $478.20 | |