| 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 | 10.304% | $15.9941 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.80 | 13.480% | $179.0714 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.86 | 11.143% | $143.2189 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.99 | 3.446% | $11.3687 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.87 | 9.514% | $256.1204 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.81 | 12.837% | $127.2914 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.42 | 3.456% | $257.0054 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.25 | $990.0703 | $990.07 | $990.00 | $990.10 | |