| 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 | $13.99 | 7.375% | $15.0218 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.96 | 10.850% | $99.7207 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.75 | 7.496% | $152.3756 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.73 | 5.820% | $36.7513 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.86 | 13.341% | $202.7217 | $202.72 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.71 | 4.724% | $211.2388 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.90 | 6.300% | $67.9257 | $67.93 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.90 | $785.7556 | $785.76 | $785.75 | $785.70 | |