| 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 | $14.60 | 11.369% | $16.2599 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.82 | 11.212% | $50.9573 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 13.503% | $269.388 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.27 | 11.671% | $37.1529 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.95 | 12.770% | $100.3089 | $100.31 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.76 | 6.581% | $159.6157 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.65 | 3.276% | $202.0595 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.39 | $835.7422 | $835.75 | $835.70 | $835.90 | |