| 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 | $14.57 | 5.741% | $15.4065 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.63 | 11.866% | $8.5354 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.56 | 11.270% | $78.5121 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.47 | 8.574% | $201.3722 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.66 | 6.233% | $44.2567 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.75 | 7.315% | $157.4848 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.70 | 6.706% | $82.9106 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.34 | $588.4783 | $588.48 | $588.45 | $588.50 | |