| 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 | $13.95 | 7.746% | $15.0306 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.84 | 6.280% | $24.2744 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.32 | 12.847% | $9.3889 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.70 | 8.335% | $240.1787 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.35 | 11.624% | $137.6882 | $137.69 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.32 | 11.149% | $269.3363 | $269.34 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 7.678% | $217.2942 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.28 | $913.1913 | $913.19 | $913.25 | $913.20 | |