| 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 | 3.488% | $15.5129 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.62 | 7.778% | $30.8461 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.52 | 12.689% | $249.6287 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.38 | 6.371% | $154.6422 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.75 | 4.184% | $148.7227 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.46 | 6.177% | $139.5803 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.77 | 11.305% | $119.9534 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.49 | $858.8863 | $858.88 | $858.90 | $858.80 | |