| 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 | $13.95 | 4.326% | $14.5535 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.60 | 4.535% | $30.9424 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.72 | 11.597% | $17.543 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.43 | 13.651% | $18.6729 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.37 | 9.495% | $194.2113 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.73 | 12.629% | $149.4925 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.49 | 7.654% | $84.4976 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.29 | $509.9132 | $509.90 | $509.90 | $509.90 | |