| 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 | $15.32 | 3.326% | $15.8295 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.61 | 13.134% | $97.9854 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.42 | 8.422% | $178.2675 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.82 | 13.159% | $159.3505 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.44 | 7.139% | $191.1788 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.25 | 7.605% | $143.3837 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.26 | 12.106% | $68.6761 | $68.68 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.12 | $854.6715 | $854.68 | $854.75 | $854.80 | |