| 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 | $14.50 | 11.504% | $16.1681 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.79 | 8.794% | $156.4349 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.92 | 7.426% | $216.9146 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.83 | 4.148% | $146.6716 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.74 | 10.853% | $143.8207 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.25 | 4.353% | $119.2233 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.52 | 9.153% | $238.5211 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.55 | $1,037.7543 | $1,037.74 | $1,037.65 | $1,037.70 | |