| 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 | $14.56 | 9.823% | $15.9902 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.73 | 13.336% | $29.1614 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.54 | 8.501% | $41.8163 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.65 | 6.539% | $137.0624 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.25 | 12.555% | $165.7372 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.39 | 4.813% | $235.1899 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.28 | 13.861% | $9.4277 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.40 | $634.3851 | $634.39 | $634.40 | $634.40 | |