| 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 | $14.88 | 10.498% | $16.4421 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.55 | 11.411% | $213.4078 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 7.377% | $262.977 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.86 | 13.692% | $108.9852 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.86 | 10.527% | $269.5311 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.80 | 7.813% | $78.4879 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.38 | 9.189% | $228.6199 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.24 | $1,178.4510 | $1,178.46 | $1,178.50 | $1,178.40 | |