| 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 | $14.61 | 12.606% | $16.4517 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.40 | 8.210% | $234.1664 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.51 | 11.676% | $267.4752 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.94 | 3.269% | $168.2665 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.90 | 3.398% | $86.7509 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.59 | 3.841% | $250.8695 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 7.232% | $216.5443 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.89 | $1,240.5245 | $1,240.53 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.70 | |