| 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 | $14.65 | 11.336% | $16.3107 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.43 | 5.530% | $89.099 | $89.10 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.70 | 9.819% | $15.0452 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.61 | 11.677% | $42.0017 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.99 | 10.843% | $192.8557 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.36 | 6.484% | $128.1641 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.73 | 7.366% | $225.1787 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.47 | $708.6551 | $708.66 | $708.65 | $708.70 | |