| 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 | $14.80 | 11.872% | $16.5571 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.37 | 11.831% | $123.4279 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.61 | 10.861% | $158.0989 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.35 | 9.232% | $269.093 | $269.09 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.83 | 13.261% | $251.2469 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.49 | 12.234% | $155.4329 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.33 | 5.694% | $32.057 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.78 | $1,005.9137 | $1,005.92 | $1,005.95 | $1,005.90 | |