| 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 | $14.52 | 10.735% | $16.0787 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.52 | 5.327% | $189.083 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.57 | 13.109% | $96.7874 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.62 | 10.436% | $244.7483 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.86 | 8.819% | $129.3423 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.26 | 7.423% | $260.243 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.71 | 5.628% | $41.9449 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.06 | $978.2276 | $978.22 | $978.30 | $978.10 | |