| 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 | 7.191% | $15.6499 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.27 | 5.593% | $55.1935 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.71 | 6.803% | $244.2691 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.61 | 10.637% | $19.4832 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.62 | 5.326% | $144.9496 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.92 | 3.660% | $240.4083 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.49 | 11.687% | $171.4284 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.22 | $891.3820 | $891.38 | $891.40 | $891.30 | |