| 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 | $14.99 | 8.356% | $16.2426 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.52 | 7.566% | $168.3623 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.87 | 12.418% | $58.3112 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.60 | 12.163% | $93.7683 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.55 | 6.215% | $218.3249 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.48 | 5.749% | $28.0023 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.98 | 8.734% | $197.8741 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.99 | $780.8857 | $780.87 | $780.80 | $780.90 | |