| 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 | $13.68 | 11.383% | $15.2372 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 8.620% | $8.6679 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.42 | 13.714% | $146.0315 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.83 | 10.262% | $58.2514 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.72 | 4.610% | $237.1718 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.63 | 3.430% | $53.4009 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.26 | 9.157% | $120.3565 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.52 | $639.1172 | $639.12 | $639.10 | $639.20 | |