| 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 | $14.85 | 11.689% | $16.5858 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.57 | 5.393% | $214.5485 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.69 | 12.369% | $12.0122 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.84 | 9.553% | $269.3251 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.37 | 12.665% | $159.2745 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 10.419% | $95.5124 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.84 | 5.448% | $49.3918 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.66 | $816.6503 | $816.65 | $816.65 | $816.60 | |