| 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 | $14.62 | 9.856% | $16.0609 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.59 | 8.112% | $46.0449 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.37 | 9.305% | $243.0615 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.29 | 8.142% | $54.3846 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.95 | 6.121% | $171.863 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.50 | 13.431% | $176.3852 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.42 | 3.656% | $27.3859 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.74 | $735.1860 | $735.18 | $735.20 | $735.30 | |