| 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 | 12.350% | $16.684 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 13.352% | $41.8042 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.35 | 12.709% | $232.575 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.38 | 6.667% | $184.9392 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.58 | 13.331% | $268.1185 | $268.12 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.55 | 3.286% | $10.8967 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.63 | 7.575% | $216.9035 | $216.90 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.22 | $971.9211 | $971.92 | $971.95 | $971.90 | |