| 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 | $14.64 | 11.770% | $16.3631 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.74 | 4.691% | $68.8239 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.39 | 5.863% | $82.986 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.98 | 7.129% | $265.6585 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.80 | 8.813% | $253.3167 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.41 | 5.308% | $131.0137 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 6.616% | $265.09 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.60 | $1,083.2519 | $1,083.25 | $1,083.20 | $1,083.30 | |