| 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 | $14.55 | 12.286% | $16.3376 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.89 | 6.809% | $14.8358 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.63 | 12.590% | $10.8424 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.79 | 13.135% | $64.2494 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.33 | 9.523% | $27.7422 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.97 | 12.561% | $235.2187 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.71 | 10.272% | $111.0549 | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $429.87 | $480.2810 | $480.28 | $480.30 | $480.10 | |