| 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 | $14.25 | 13.756% | $16.2102 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.81 | 5.686% | $26.2207 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.79 | 6.814% | $36.0925 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.39 | 10.637% | $182.9825 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.80 | 8.759% | $206.4246 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.48 | 4.703% | $181.6388 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.99 | 3.514% | $193.5608 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.51 | $843.1301 | $843.12 | $843.10 | $843.10 | |