| 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 | $14.69 | 12.765% | $16.5652 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.68 | 9.475% | $78.4717 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.74 | 11.371% | $234.7032 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.92 | 11.115% | $219.9188 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.28 | 12.583% | $87.0041 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.39 | 8.774% | $253.8676 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.36 | 5.493% | $218.7503 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.06 | $1,109.2809 | $1,109.28 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.40 | |