| 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 | $14.99 | 6.741% | $16.0005 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.33 | 13.780% | $59.5411 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.68 | 13.831% | $143.0628 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.60 | 5.530% | $186.366 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.99 | 3.696% | $108.8704 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.85 | 3.783% | $155.5188 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.38 | 13.278% | $38.945 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.82 | $708.3046 | $708.31 | $708.25 | $708.30 | |