| 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 | $13.98 | 8.518% | $15.1708 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.62 | 5.650% | $19.672 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.51 | 4.247% | $60.9949 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.73 | 3.168% | $11.0699 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.27 | 10.119% | $22.3211 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.55 | 12.678% | $238.3703 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.50 | 11.272% | $92.9121 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $417.16 | $460.5111 | $460.50 | $460.40 | $460.60 | |