| 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 | $14.99 | 5.705% | $15.8452 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.87 | 9.209% | $196.4342 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 4.647% | $49.8015 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.37 | 12.644% | $107.4286 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.54 | 8.468% | $244.6387 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.43 | 10.607% | $251.5535 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.78 | 4.400% | $96.8623 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.57 | $962.5640 | $962.56 | $962.60 | $962.50 | |