| 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 | $14.82 | 9.195% | $16.1827 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.40 | 5.851% | $25.8276 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.53 | 12.595% | $110.9399 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 11.845% | $44.6373 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.81 | 10.603% | $110.3929 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.61 | 3.459% | $198.2378 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.79 | 10.567% | $34.0436 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.87 | $540.2618 | $540.26 | $540.35 | $540.10 | |