| 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 | $13.51 | 12.228% | $15.162 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.50 | 4.804% | $15.1966 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.96 | 5.325% | $48.4074 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.86 | 11.103% | $70.9504 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.46 | 12.548% | $143.4537 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.55 | 5.499% | $245.3379 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.94 | 5.868% | $46.5184 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.78 | $585.0264 | $585.03 | $585.00 | $585.10 | |