| 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 | $14.64 | 12.144% | $16.4179 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.70 | 10.430% | $29.4848 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.45 | 13.534% | $181.03 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.69 | 9.613% | $33.6402 | $33.64 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.69 | 6.227% | $127.1431 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.63 | 13.854% | $66.7526 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.28 | 5.534% | $100.5528 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.08 | $555.0214 | $555.01 | $555.05 | $555.00 | |