| 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 | $14.29 | 13.143% | $16.1681 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 11.580% | $159.9165 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.64 | 6.518% | $19.855 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.43 | 9.242% | $154.501 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.82 | 4.516% | $238.1084 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.94 | 10.135% | $37.3798 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.68 | 12.238% | $33.3122 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.12 | $659.2410 | $659.25 | $659.20 | $659.30 | |