| 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 | $14.58 | 10.276% | $16.0782 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.95 | 8.867% | $271.0244 | $271.02 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.67 | 9.676% | $88.4756 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.49 | 3.514% | $75.0373 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.40 | 6.850% | $37.8249 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.43 | 3.224% | $234.7623 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 6.174% | $266.2632 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.30 | $989.4659 | $989.46 | $989.45 | $989.50 | |