| 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 | $14.50 | 13.156% | $16.4076 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.77 | 5.650% | $181.475 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.93 | 4.535% | $151.5026 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.39 | 8.711% | $246.1108 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.36 | 8.237% | $85.8969 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.34 | 9.724% | $239.5714 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.67 | 13.389% | $158.3704 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.96 | $1,079.3347 | $1,079.34 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.40 | |