| 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 | $14.37 | 12.438% | $16.1573 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.90 | 8.246% | $28.0357 | $28.04 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.34 | 6.653% | $140.0781 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.27 | 3.861% | $78.1762 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.86 | 13.796% | $37.3934 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.74 | 9.615% | $193.7336 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.31 | 5.558% | $27.7723 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.79 | $521.3466 | $521.35 | $521.40 | $521.40 | |