| 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 | $14.71 | 11.397% | $16.3865 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.69 | 5.358% | $169.2998 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.53 | 6.313% | $259.9672 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.38 | 4.713% | $259.039 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.99 | 10.119% | $96.8937 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.38 | 3.324% | $85.1183 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.93 | 4.500% | $213.1069 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.61 | $1,099.8114 | $1,099.82 | $1,099.80 | $1,099.80 | |