| 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 | $14.88 | 7.196% | $15.9508 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.66 | 10.741% | $270.9389 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.32 | 9.249% | $49.5116 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.42 | 10.286% | $8.1832 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.93 | 12.499% | $194.5445 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.53 | 5.665% | $129.4713 | $129.47 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.87 | 3.783% | $173.1827 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.61 | $841.7830 | $841.77 | $841.80 | $841.80 | |