| 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 | $13.96 | 13.402% | $15.8309 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.33 | 13.175% | $11.691 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.92 | 13.774% | $269.5534 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.81 | 8.469% | $193.9534 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.79 | 3.210% | $191.7539 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.64 | 7.173% | $88.5678 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.76 | 5.845% | $55.8438 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.21 | $827.1942 | $827.18 | $827.20 | $827.30 | |