| 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 | $14.95 | 6.779% | $15.9635 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.52 | 4.559% | $176.2028 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.29 | 6.621% | $133.5855 | $133.59 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.91 | 13.305% | $164.1903 | $164.19 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.27 | 3.106% | $27.0859 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.71 | 8.353% | $184.9694 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.50 | 13.695% | $135.8655 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.15 | $837.8629 | $837.87 | $837.85 | $838.00 | |