| 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 | $14.48 | 10.324% | $15.9749 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.92 | 3.330% | $73.2816 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.57 | 12.593% | $106.4792 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.83 | 3.602% | $120.0022 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.54 | 3.515% | $234.5029 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.87 | 6.180% | $262.1266 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.48 | 10.423% | $190.4576 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.69 | $1,002.8250 | $1,002.82 | $1,002.85 | $1,002.90 | |