| 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 | $14.59 | 12.175% | $16.3663 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.43 | 10.800% | $54.7684 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.96 | 8.516% | $85.6842 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.68 | 13.636% | $60.9998 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.97 | 12.425% | $273.159 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.93 | 10.208% | $261.1158 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.77 | 10.446% | $163.2061 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.33 | $915.2996 | $915.31 | $915.25 | $915.40 | |