| 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 | $14.75 | 11.550% | $16.4536 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.65 | 9.643% | $7.2913 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.39 | 11.325% | $49.4172 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.92 | 7.819% | $99.1072 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.37 | 13.221% | $184.9691 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.80 | 9.845% | $21.7493 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.40 | 4.194% | $84.8139 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $422.28 | $463.8016 | $463.80 | $463.75 | $463.80 | |