| 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 | $14.88 | 11.742% | $16.6272 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.73 | 12.609% | $141.5833 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 4.657% | $210.0571 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.52 | 8.741% | $83.2086 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.96 | 5.823% | $83.5578 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.91 | 8.428% | $201.5785 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.33 | 10.591% | $250.3006 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.04 | $986.9131 | $986.92 | $986.95 | $987.00 | |