| 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 | $13.47 | 12.569% | $15.163 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.65 | 12.493% | $32.2292 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.61 | 7.809% | $142.9655 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.40 | 12.700% | $277.6928 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 8.292% | $160.6837 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.92 | 9.750% | $9.7897 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.61 | 12.298% | $39.9893 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.04 | $678.5132 | $678.51 | $678.55 | $678.60 | |