| 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 | $14.58 | 12.345% | $16.3799 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.46 | 10.212% | $62.2257 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.38 | 6.409% | $62.1216 | $62.12 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 10.509% | $176.3282 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.84 | 3.559% | $199.7032 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.91 | 11.507% | $246.3301 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.87 | 12.464% | $266.3935 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.60 | $1,029.4822 | $1,029.48 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.40 | |