| 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 | $14.85 | 3.526% | $15.3736 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.73 | 6.657% | $213.026 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.40 | 13.139% | $38.9198 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.85 | 10.291% | $121.1547 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.89 | 11.162% | $83.2492 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.30 | 9.846% | $246.3846 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.73 | 11.212% | $57.53 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.75 | $775.6379 | $775.63 | $775.65 | $775.60 | |