| 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 | $13.72 | 12.744% | $15.4685 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.60 | 13.486% | $248.0804 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.96 | 4.573% | $121.2629 | $121.26 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.96 | 8.418% | $216.7926 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.58 | 7.695% | $163.2441 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.76 | 10.375% | $109.0064 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.48 | 8.145% | $85.9536 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.06 | $959.8085 | $959.80 | $959.80 | $959.90 | |