| 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 | 7.862% | $16.1685 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.92 | 7.458% | $12.809 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.41 | 6.237% | $73.7391 | $73.74 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.98 | 12.468% | $199.0459 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.73 | 10.558% | $135.6878 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.43 | 4.498% | $38.0686 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.89 | 12.812% | $104.7911 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.35 | $580.3100 | $580.32 | $580.30 | $580.30 | |