| 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 | $14.83 | 13.544% | $16.8386 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.41 | 12.647% | $13.9795 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.99 | 10.652% | $80.7649 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.57 | 12.449% | $143.4512 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.90 | 11.117% | $261.0138 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.49 | 3.396% | $89.4272 | $89.43 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.75 | 5.788% | $181.6909 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.94 | $787.1661 | $787.16 | $787.20 | $787.20 | |