| 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 | $14.87 | 8.596% | $16.1482 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.64 | 8.827% | $231.4097 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.62 | 10.308% | $225.7122 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.70 | 4.736% | $236.3892 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.61 | 3.111% | $250.1576 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.42 | 6.584% | $256.2493 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.50 | 6.790% | $60.3364 | $60.34 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.36 | $1,276.4026 | $1,276.41 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.30 | |