| 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 | $14.82 | 10.690% | $16.4043 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.82 | 4.769% | $187.3479 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.44 | 12.385% | $254.4846 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.56 | 12.762% | $250.9631 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.99 | 12.499% | $118.1127 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.54 | 7.855% | $234.6278 | $234.63 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.43 | 10.367% | $210.1719 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.60 | $1,272.1123 | $1,272.10 | $1,272.10 | $1,272.10 | |