| 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 | $14.42 | 13.756% | $16.4036 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 13.228% | $40.479 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.68 | 13.814% | $213.6061 | $213.61 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.83 | 6.575% | $13.6736 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.91 | 11.834% | $73.7098 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.30 | 10.139% | $9.1415 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 5.451% | $168.574 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.75 | $535.5876 | $535.58 | $535.55 | $535.60 | |