| 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 | $13.90 | 11.306% | $15.4715 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.64 | 11.670% | $37.5658 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.38 | 11.767% | $142.3688 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.38 | 8.454% | $171.7694 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.67 | 4.468% | $143.8211 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.95 | 4.833% | $236.8702 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.74 | 8.284% | $135.0735 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.66 | $882.9403 | $882.94 | $882.80 | $883.10 | |