| 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 | $15.30 | 3.786% | $15.8793 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.98 | 11.504% | $159.4284 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.33 | 10.545% | $26.8956 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.44 | 13.457% | $195.6453 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.81 | 9.402% | $261.2629 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.85 | 11.725% | $177.4752 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.67 | 11.597% | $135.7801 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.38 | $972.3668 | $972.38 | $972.45 | $972.40 | |