| 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 | $14.34 | 11.639% | $16.009 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.88 | 5.727% | $198.6399 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.44 | 12.440% | $108.4371 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.46 | 7.214% | $38.0181 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.78 | 10.314% | $132.1341 | $132.13 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.31 | 8.721% | $266.7035 | $266.70 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.95 | 10.384% | $81.629 | $81.63 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.16 | $841.5707 | $841.57 | $841.60 | $841.40 | |