| 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 | $14.96 | 10.783% | $16.5731 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.33 | 9.829% | $129.9607 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.93 | 5.105% | $40.9174 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.36 | 12.857% | $144.8632 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.93 | 10.851% | $238.2521 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.26 | 7.156% | $185.6585 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.68 | 7.408% | $247.7688 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.45 | $1,003.9938 | $1,003.99 | $1,003.90 | $1,004.20 | |