| 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 | $14.70 | 12.524% | $16.541 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.91 | 6.143% | $252.5248 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.29 | 9.253% | $44.018 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.46 | 13.705% | $227.933 | $227.93 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.96 | 11.566% | $235.3596 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.45 | 4.390% | $120.5183 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.52 | 4.364% | $156.0451 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.29 | $1,052.9398 | $1,052.94 | $1,052.90 | $1,052.80 | |