| 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 | $14.41 | 7.204% | $15.4481 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.36 | 9.234% | $36.4405 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.27 | 6.429% | $160.9951 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 12.717% | $8.2171 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.61 | 5.800% | $251.3914 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 9.827% | $46.9291 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.81 | 11.490% | $238.3768 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.48 | $757.7981 | $757.81 | $757.85 | $757.70 | |