| 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 | $14.73 | 11.203% | $16.3802 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.84 | 10.436% | $10.8669 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.81 | 9.580% | $12.9414 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.42 | 7.308% | $105.6125 | $105.61 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.96 | 3.424% | $21.6777 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.97 | 3.723% | $210.5266 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.33 | 12.190% | $139.4858 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $483.06 | $517.4911 | $517.50 | $517.55 | $517.50 | |