| 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 | $14.82 | 10.684% | $16.4034 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.78 | 3.533% | $15.3022 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.63 | 5.806% | $232.3817 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 12.353% | $278.186 | $278.19 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.97 | 10.465% | $225.3155 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.85 | 12.578% | $79.7615 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.93 | 9.874% | $226.2635 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.58 | $1,073.6138 | $1,073.61 | $1,073.60 | $1,073.70 | |