| 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 | $14.96 | 5.798% | $15.8274 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.44 | 13.371% | $42.4461 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.42 | 11.450% | $30.5596 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.66 | 7.816% | $150.5758 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.67 | 7.418% | $251.0036 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.67 | 12.307% | $97.3365 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.78 | 13.475% | $70.1049 | $70.10 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.60 | $657.8539 | $657.86 | $657.90 | $657.80 | |