| 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 | $14.89 | 8.135% | $16.1013 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 5.855% | $10.0562 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.52 | 12.781% | $16.3758 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.53 | 8.419% | $244.5174 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.90 | 3.583% | $8.1831 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.51 | 8.259% | $131.5455 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.53 | 12.628% | $228.1055 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.38 | $654.8848 | $654.90 | $654.90 | $654.90 | |