| 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 | $14.59 | 9.750% | $16.0125 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.74 | 7.521% | $145.949 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.83 | 3.258% | $184.6563 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.90 | 6.762% | $230.4992 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.81 | 9.686% | $186.2578 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.67 | 5.626% | $17.6079 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.34 | 9.158% | $221.9619 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.88 | $1,002.9446 | $1,002.95 | $1,002.90 | $1,003.00 | |