| 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 | $14.99 | 12.566% | $16.8736 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.54 | 7.601% | $260.9755 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.92 | 11.707% | $234.4953 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.63 | 9.467% | $265.5998 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.83 | 12.713% | $204.946 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.40 | 9.871% | $160.8511 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.32 | 6.842% | $37.7366 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.63 | $1,181.4779 | $1,181.49 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | |