| 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 | $14.85 | 11.183% | $16.5107 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 11.841% | $57.8889 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.62 | 7.253% | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.74 | 9.859% | $180.9817 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.35 | 6.140% | $177.6253 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.26 | 3.317% | $229.6324 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.65 | 6.151% | $216.1765 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.23 | $1,059.6655 | $1,059.67 | $1,059.75 | $1,059.70 | |