| 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 | $13.96 | 8.872% | $15.1985 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.53 | 13.389% | $25.5465 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.28 | 8.369% | $19.8099 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.97 | 9.331% | $261.2683 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.68 | 6.294% | $88.9468 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.38 | 10.150% | $86.3356 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.33 | 8.318% | $67.5146 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.13 | $564.6202 | $564.63 | $564.60 | $564.50 | |