| 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 | 12.776% | $16.7698 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.56 | 12.358% | $62.4261 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.84 | 12.569% | $190.0615 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.38 | 9.358% | $219.1316 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.45 | 11.719% | $130.0968 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.71 | 3.328% | $235.2882 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.80 | 4.150% | $58.1157 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.61 | $911.8897 | $911.90 | $911.90 | $911.90 | |