| 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 | $14.62 | 13.309% | $16.5658 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.86 | 3.549% | $215.237 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.52 | 9.658% | $112.4214 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.85 | 11.780% | $280.4001 | $280.40 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 10.261% | $39.4845 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.29 | 4.679% | $242.1121 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.48 | 12.458% | $138.8631 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.43 | $1,045.0840 | $1,045.08 | $1,045.05 | $1,045.10 | |