| 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 | $15.40 | 7.720% | $16.5889 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.50 | 11.351% | $271.1397 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.82 | 12.497% | $146.0436 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.81 | 12.202% | $254.4854 | $254.49 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.45 | 13.775% | $89.2565 | $89.26 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.49 | 11.491% | $124.3013 | $124.30 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.98 | 6.798% | $263.7697 | $263.77 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.45 | $1,165.5851 | $1,165.59 | $1,165.60 | $1,165.60 | |