| 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 | $14.55 | 9.553% | $15.94 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 12.553% | $79.7776 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.85 | 7.563% | $181.6201 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.85 | 3.193% | $52.4736 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.62 | 13.412% | $99.3716 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.93 | 11.140% | $161.0752 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.61 | 8.410% | $246.752 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.29 | $837.0101 | $837.01 | $837.00 | $837.10 | |