| 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 | $14.78 | 7.403% | $15.8742 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.82 | 9.749% | $96.3816 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.71 | 9.223% | $207.207 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.35 | 10.275% | $190.059 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.29 | 11.669% | $237.0621 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.33 | 6.701% | $50.5016 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.33 | 3.699% | $171.4456 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.61 | $968.5311 | $968.53 | $968.50 | $968.60 | |