| 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 | $14.64 | 6.215% | $15.5499 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 11.745% | $28.305 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.63 | 8.275% | $41.8266 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.83 | 3.861% | $166.001 | $166.00 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.45 | 8.677% | $75.4762 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.31 | 6.760% | $249.0818 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.68 | 13.271% | $43.8132 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.87 | $620.0537 | $620.06 | $620.10 | $620.00 | |