| 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 | $13.57 | 12.436% | $15.2576 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.50 | 3.456% | $64.66 | $64.66 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.40 | 6.769% | $139.2268 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.46 | 8.493% | $11.3484 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.88 | 10.380% | $42.9157 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.67 | 8.322% | $16.9741 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.66 | 3.797% | $198.9373 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.14 | $489.3199 | $489.33 | $489.30 | $489.30 | |