| 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 | $14.49 | 13.643% | $16.4669 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.77 | 7.777% | $139.8622 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.86 | 4.216% | $258.3098 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.33 | 8.298% | $161.7214 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.34 | 7.496% | $116.4612 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.71 | 8.365% | $219.6667 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.68 | 13.567% | $235.8559 | $235.86 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.18 | $1,148.3441 | $1,148.35 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.50 | |