| 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 | $14.28 | 8.260% | $15.4595 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.33 | 5.413% | $185.8747 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.99 | 13.266% | $79.2749 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.75 | 11.768% | $272.4345 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.63 | 13.104% | $48.2162 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.73 | 3.546% | $193.3514 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.71 | 7.280% | $84.4401 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.42 | $879.0513 | $879.04 | $879.00 | $879.10 | |