| 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 | $14.97 | 10.467% | $16.5369 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.72 | 3.402% | $106.2145 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.72 | 5.164% | $198.4655 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.28 | 7.246% | $149.3722 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.39 | 13.838% | $15.2429 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.73 | 7.242% | $40.4624 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.38 | 9.861% | $46.5591 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.19 | $572.8535 | $572.85 | $572.80 | $572.90 | |