| 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 | $140.86 | 11.805% | $157.4885 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.68 | 9.682% | $15.0045 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.76 | 12.340% | $251.372 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.70 | 3.867% | $170.0303 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.40 | 9.577% | $126.4519 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.91 | 7.383% | $129.8368 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.69 | 13.326% | $27.9802 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.00 | $878.1642 | $878.16 | $878.20 | $878.20 | |