| 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 | $14.96 | 11.571% | $16.691 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.26 | 8.135% | $226.2833 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.57 | 7.734% | $38.321 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.60 | 10.648% | $166.6359 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.43 | 5.763% | $85.0652 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.71 | 9.840% | $10.6655 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.83 | 10.845% | $6.4623 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.36 | $550.1242 | $550.13 | $550.10 | $550.20 | |