| 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 | 6.425% | $15.5061 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.89 | 13.237% | $198.0402 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.93 | 8.235% | $153.6179 | $153.62 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.85 | 4.148% | $75.8718 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.93 | 5.196% | $168.24 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.91 | 13.122% | $170.7124 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.49 | 8.694% | $62.4882 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.57 | $844.4766 | $844.48 | $844.45 | $844.40 | |