| 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 | $14.99 | 6.718% | $15.997 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.78 | 6.381% | $152.9546 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.67 | 8.617% | $190.8075 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.29 | 4.363% | $261.2102 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.25 | 9.196% | $219.757 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.96 | 7.578% | $263.5231 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.65 | 13.169% | $132.0116 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.59 | $1,236.2610 | $1,236.26 | $1,236.20 | $1,236.30 | |