| 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 | $13.71 | 9.168% | $14.9669 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 6.479% | $6.6869 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.77 | 7.288% | $20.138 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.43 | 9.651% | $181.3956 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.71 | 13.513% | $167.6701 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 9.854% | $157.5087 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 11.506% | $251.9478 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.23 | $800.3140 | $800.33 | $800.30 | $800.30 | |