| 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 | $14.68 | 10.315% | $16.1942 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.66 | 10.184% | $33.7824 | $33.78 | $33.80 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.54 | 11.269% | $21.742 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.88 | 12.846% | $8.8923 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.91 | 8.619% | $82.4527 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.39 | 7.133% | $217.8978 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.93 | 12.204% | $255.7466 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.99 | $636.7080 | $636.70 | $636.75 | $636.70 | |