| 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 | $13.46 | 12.318% | $15.118 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.61 | 8.714% | $84.3729 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.70 | 8.705% | $260.5659 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.77 | 4.742% | $189.3421 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.58 | 13.539% | $156.207 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.67 | 10.608% | $99.1822 | $99.18 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.98 | 7.677% | $128.1141 | $128.11 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.77 | $932.9022 | $932.90 | $932.85 | $932.90 | |