| 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 | $15.99 | 3.783% | $16.5949 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.55 | 6.798% | $23.015 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.40 | 8.435% | $138.1462 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.98 | 8.334% | $142.9792 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.53 | 8.662% | $159.2224 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.53 | 11.446% | $46.2835 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.28 | 3.561% | $182.5573 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.26 | $708.7985 | $708.80 | $708.80 | $708.80 | |