| 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 | $13.49 | 11.133% | $14.9918 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.59 | 10.128% | $53.5112 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.97 | 13.786% | $163.8177 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.38 | 9.660% | $148.4577 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.87 | 12.396% | $192.051 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 10.221% | $188.1362 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.50 | 6.393% | $93.0939 | $93.09 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.49 | $854.0595 | $854.06 | $854.05 | $854.10 | |