| 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 | $14.58 | 8.675% | $15.8448 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.99 | 13.327% | $29.4537 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.95 | 6.115% | $140.0187 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.86 | 3.800% | $176.3147 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.95 | 10.722% | $104.0233 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.44 | 8.700% | $60.2633 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.38 | 11.425% | $41.6507 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.15 | $567.5692 | $567.55 | $567.50 | $567.60 | |