| 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 | $14.90 | 10.428% | $16.4538 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.66 | 10.701% | $87.0774 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.32 | 7.859% | $184.784 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.74 | 11.139% | $159.7512 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.41 | 13.533% | $45.8787 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.62 | 12.645% | $162.9072 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 8.338% | $42.6418 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.01 | $699.4941 | $699.49 | $699.55 | $699.60 | |