| 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 | $14.97 | 3.678% | $15.5206 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.62 | 12.577% | $34.4711 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.60 | 4.221% | $260.1356 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.80 | 9.845% | $241.4393 | $241.44 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.83 | 9.344% | $221.7824 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.26 | 13.575% | $162.7075 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.73 | 8.220% | $64.6398 | $64.64 | $64.65 | $64.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.81 | $1,000.6963 | $1,000.70 | $1,000.70 | $1,000.60 | |