| 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 | $14.75 | 9.559% | $16.16 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 7.562% | $104.8514 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.88 | 5.240% | $44.0745 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 6.738% | $73.329 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 8.672% | $269.8652 | $269.87 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.77 | 9.219% | $164.6695 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.98 | 6.712% | $73.6099 | $73.61 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.89 | $746.5595 | $746.56 | $746.50 | $746.70 | |