| 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 | $13.88 | 10.747% | $15.3717 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.67 | 9.502% | $182.507 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.74 | 7.671% | $46.0186 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.32 | 4.686% | $30.6939 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.72 | 7.814% | $41.7456 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.61 | 13.821% | $70.1251 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.65 | 9.604% | $116.8927 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.59 | $503.3546 | $503.36 | $503.35 | $503.30 | |