| 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 | $13.88 | 8.161% | $15.0127 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.78 | 13.435% | $159.6938 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.45 | 6.823% | $206.6491 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.97 | 10.191% | $44.0433 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.42 | 11.629% | $238.2386 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.66 | 8.712% | $159.437 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.48 | 3.872% | $258.1011 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.64 | $1,081.1756 | $1,081.17 | $1,081.20 | $1,081.00 | |