| 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 | $14.45 | 12.275% | $16.2237 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.77 | 10.522% | $39.5337 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.28 | 11.172% | $274.9061 | $274.91 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.98 | 8.267% | $185.1149 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.32 | 10.615% | $264.7238 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.90 | 10.833% | $201.6052 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.26 | 3.804% | $98.8837 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.96 | $1,080.9911 | $1,080.98 | $1,080.95 | $1,080.90 | |