| 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 | 12.843% | $15.7529 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.58 | 12.205% | $210.4741 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.46 | 3.235% | $195.589 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.96 | 6.450% | $211.7929 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.40 | 12.520% | $73.5881 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.96 | 11.378% | $120.2437 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.33 | 8.624% | $234.9863 | $234.99 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.65 | $1,062.4270 | $1,062.42 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.50 | |