| 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 | $15.45 | 6.598% | $16.4694 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.35 | 11.811% | $265.3834 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.58 | 11.387% | $70.8199 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.67 | 12.170% | $206.0226 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.50 | 10.273% | $54.5851 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.77 | 5.332% | $117.7296 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 11.523% | $270.2537 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.65 | $1,001.2637 | $1,001.26 | $1,001.25 | $1,001.30 | |