| 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 | $13.68 | 9.525% | $14.983 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.96 | 3.410% | $81.6525 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.91 | 5.819% | $54.9306 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.91 | 4.716% | $53.3109 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.70 | 8.518% | $22.4632 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.60 | 11.135% | $145.1423 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.55 | 10.751% | $215.4661 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.31 | $587.9486 | $587.94 | $587.95 | $588.00 | |