| 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 | $14.74 | 7.739% | $15.8807 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.80 | 5.420% | $127.3474 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.70 | 7.825% | $106.4233 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.54 | 3.524% | $53.3563 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.25 | 9.609% | $177.8406 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.78 | 6.831% | $16.8579 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.70 | 4.868% | $27.9998 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $490.51 | $525.7060 | $525.71 | $525.70 | $525.70 | |