| 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 | $13.64 | 3.750% | $14.1515 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.49 | 12.860% | $24.2536 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.34 | 6.542% | $181.4836 | $181.48 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.33 | 4.625% | $259.8153 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.57 | 9.484% | $23.6157 | $23.62 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.61 | 11.388% | $64.1706 | $64.17 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.77 | 9.254% | $51.0981 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.75 | $618.5884 | $618.59 | $618.55 | $618.70 | |