| 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 | $14.96 | 8.750% | $16.269 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.76 | 5.830% | $115.1007 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.68 | 3.436% | $181.7164 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.28 | 6.477% | $89.7388 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.26 | 8.688% | $98.1018 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.44 | 10.471% | $273.3494 | $273.35 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.49 | 10.395% | $272.1126 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.87 | $1,046.3887 | $1,046.39 | $1,046.35 | $1,046.30 | |