| 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 | $14.95 | 3.836% | $15.5235 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.85 | 3.803% | $141.0164 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.82 | 3.839% | $218.9134 | $218.91 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.54 | 10.119% | $191.1005 | $191.10 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.87 | 5.665% | $198.5128 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.57 | 13.834% | $95.1311 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.84 | 7.450% | $201.8341 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.44 | $1,062.0318 | $1,062.02 | $1,062.00 | $1,061.90 | |