| 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 | $14.67 | 10.800% | $16.2544 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.31 | 11.154% | $191.5295 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.51 | 10.336% | $27.0434 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.73 | 13.480% | $186.9356 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.35 | 4.173% | $23.2827 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.69 | 8.370% | $30.0077 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.47 | 12.129% | $96.9579 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.73 | $572.0112 | $572.01 | $572.05 | $572.00 | |