| 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 | $14.96 | 10.473% | $16.5268 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.90 | 7.253% | $50.3017 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.57 | 11.429% | $49.6639 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.91 | 13.832% | $237.8064 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.43 | 12.398% | $25.2109 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.38 | 13.676% | $41.3553 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.30 | 12.117% | $277.2653 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.45 | $698.1303 | $698.14 | $698.10 | $698.20 | |