| 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 | $14.87 | 13.277% | $16.8443 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.67 | 9.644% | $19.3741 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.79 | 10.425% | $197.4289 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.56 | 11.108% | $203.9498 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.81 | 4.110% | $39.364 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.85 | 9.752% | $257.7526 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.84 | 7.607% | $6.2842 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.39 | $740.9979 | $740.98 | $741.00 | $741.00 | |