| 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 | $14.28 | 6.235% | $15.1704 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.29 | 8.163% | $180.9459 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.49 | 13.190% | $46.9625 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.89 | 4.356% | $78.1522 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.92 | 12.272% | $32.4691 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.43 | 3.505% | $173.2984 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.46 | 9.152% | $25.6071 | $25.61 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.76 | $552.6056 | $552.61 | $552.55 | $552.70 | |