| 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 | $14.85 | 11.366% | $16.5379 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.96 | 4.476% | $249.6558 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.33 | 13.771% | $58.3987 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.30 | 12.246% | $40.7453 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.85 | 8.229% | $211.9665 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.56 | 12.585% | $134.6066 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.39 | 3.314% | $145.0425 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.24 | $856.9533 | $856.97 | $856.95 | $856.90 | |