| 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 | 9.185% | $16.2358 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.54 | 10.359% | $159.5129 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.59 | 11.866% | $226.6293 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.52 | 8.848% | $7.0969 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.39 | 9.338% | $258.4641 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.64 | 4.611% | $181.6465 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.81 | 8.281% | $145.9736 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.36 | $995.5591 | $995.56 | $995.55 | $995.50 | |