| 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 | $14.84 | 6.309% | $15.7763 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.72 | 7.568% | $253.5593 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.98 | 12.230% | $256.9843 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 11.199% | $50.4176 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.70 | 4.405% | $108.268 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.95 | 7.257% | $249.8552 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.32 | 8.813% | $185.3303 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.85 | $1,120.1910 | $1,120.20 | $1,120.20 | $1,120.30 | |