| 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 | $14.50 | 3.486% | $15.0055 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.45 | 6.225% | $188.4963 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.78 | 7.706% | $66.5408 | $66.54 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.56 | 9.271% | $26.837 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.32 | 5.708% | $221.268 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.28 | 11.551% | $135.2891 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.86 | 9.290% | $32.634 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.75 | $686.0707 | $686.08 | $686.10 | $686.00 | |