| 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 | $14.50 | 3.401% | $14.9931 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.96 | 10.467% | $80.5967 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.73 | 4.655% | $204.8412 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.46 | 11.179% | $95.0136 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.39 | 12.121% | $132.7401 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.28 | 11.702% | $251.6423 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.76 | 7.516% | $75.0032 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.08 | $854.8302 | $854.82 | $854.85 | $854.70 | |