| 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 | $14.87 | 13.650% | $16.8998 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.59 | 3.542% | $60.6653 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 11.607% | $275.1113 | $275.11 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.33 | 5.554% | $247.3447 | $247.34 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.83 | 6.194% | $256.809 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.42 | 4.517% | $170.8017 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.83 | 10.742% | $54.0753 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.37 | $1,081.7071 | $1,081.71 | $1,081.70 | $1,081.70 | |