| 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 | $14.75 | 5.405% | $15.5472 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.79 | 5.224% | $66.0701 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.53 | 12.873% | $43.49 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.48 | 8.666% | $134.1808 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.93 | 8.481% | $86.7089 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.88 | 13.636% | $85.0906 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.37 | 5.572% | $198.866 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.73 | $629.9536 | $629.96 | $629.95 | $630.00 | |