| 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 | $14.99 | 11.344% | $16.6905 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.47 | 12.345% | $38.7253 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.89 | 9.452% | $42.5659 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.59 | 5.666% | $88.3262 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.75 | 3.154% | $159.6308 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.69 | 8.767% | $135.6216 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.67 | 11.679% | $256.4932 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.05 | $738.0535 | $738.06 | $738.10 | $738.00 | |