| 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 | $13.80 | 12.539% | $15.5304 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.40 | 9.415% | $81.4048 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.54 | 9.590% | $251.5529 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.48 | 4.162% | $109.8701 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.74 | 6.197% | $97.4251 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.41 | 10.524% | $248.0269 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 5.769% | $258.9437 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.19 | $1,062.7539 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.80 | $1,062.70 | |