| 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 | $14.89 | 4.852% | $15.6125 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 8.107% | $143.2093 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.89 | 8.506% | $257.0399 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.67 | 11.518% | $157.9876 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.87 | 7.183% | $140.2704 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.60 | 13.319% | $228.4511 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.91 | 13.716% | $285.3248 | $285.32 | $285.30 | $285.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.30 | $1,227.8956 | $1,227.89 | $1,227.85 | $1,227.90 | |