| 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 | $14.50 | 9.400% | $15.863 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.58 | 9.834% | $48.964 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.44 | 6.346% | $47.2602 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.87 | 4.167% | $14.448 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.58 | 9.616% | $12.6935 | $12.69 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.37 | 4.649% | $187.7089 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.32 | 11.496% | $256.7976 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.66 | $583.7352 | $583.73 | $583.70 | $583.80 | |