| 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 | $14.48 | 10.739% | $16.035 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.61 | 12.544% | $108.7288 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.67 | 5.407% | $38.6527 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.37 | 4.313% | $229.8746 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.42 | 7.778% | $6.9193 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.79 | 13.544% | $36.0956 | $36.10 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.76 | 9.139% | $75.044 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.10 | $511.3500 | $511.35 | $511.35 | $511.30 | |