| 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 | $14.69 | 6.450% | $15.6375 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.28 | 7.639% | $138.0793 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.49 | 3.179% | $249.167 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.37 | 5.806% | $140.0554 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.65 | 12.567% | $36.7531 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.50 | 3.762% | $118.8075 | $118.81 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.77 | 11.839% | $212.2369 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.75 | $910.7367 | $910.75 | $910.75 | $910.80 | |