| 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 | $14.30 | 7.192% | $15.3285 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.63 | 5.107% | $59.5221 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.47 | 5.600% | $39.5683 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.60 | 10.351% | $81.2183 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.93 | 9.299% | $176.9879 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.52 | 6.477% | $107.0307 | $107.03 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.79 | 5.293% | $113.4953 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.24 | $593.1511 | $593.16 | $593.15 | $593.10 | |