| 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 | $14.60 | 6.579% | $15.5605 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 10.124% | $86.172 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.97 | 10.715% | $45.3599 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.79 | 6.538% | $232.0291 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.52 | 6.445% | $115.5141 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 10.273% | $253.5397 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.43 | 11.405% | $30.5584 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.48 | $778.7337 | $778.73 | $778.70 | $778.80 | |