| 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 | $14.57 | 13.168% | $16.4886 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.39 | 4.619% | $246.2627 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.96 | 13.282% | $248.0423 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.81 | 8.364% | $199.1839 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.32 | 8.146% | $118.2252 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.96 | 4.507% | $57.437 | $57.44 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.66 | 10.487% | $251.5347 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.67 | $1,137.1744 | $1,137.17 | $1,137.25 | $1,137.10 | |