| 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 | 5.738% | $15.2368 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.30 | 11.410% | $181.9325 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.34 | 7.718% | $33.7588 | $33.76 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.26 | 10.622% | $82.1479 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.63 | 9.353% | $134.0996 | $134.10 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.85 | 3.409% | $55.6857 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.56 | 12.660% | $177.5071 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.35 | $680.3684 | $680.38 | $680.40 | $680.30 | |