| 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 | $14.80 | 11.479% | $16.4989 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.34 | 8.320% | $126.0195 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.50 | 7.615% | $107.0769 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.72 | 9.802% | $252.2372 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.95 | 3.390% | $187.0842 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.50 | 4.365% | $217.601 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.67 | 6.486% | $147.6641 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.48 | $1,054.1818 | $1,054.18 | $1,054.20 | $1,054.20 | |