| 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 | $14.87 | 9.229% | $16.2424 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.62 | 5.374% | $82.845 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.85 | 8.437% | $99.5994 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.42 | 8.423% | $235.7333 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.36 | 13.174% | $143.0067 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.84 | 7.402% | $84.6757 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.74 | 7.373% | $260.6372 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.70 | $922.7397 | $922.75 | $922.80 | $922.60 | |