| 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 | $14.99 | 4.681% | $15.6917 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.26 | 5.466% | $43.5153 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.78 | 10.360% | $186.2656 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.71 | 6.161% | $195.0284 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.79 | 10.510% | $112.4881 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.53 | 6.541% | $83.6666 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.37 | 11.449% | $279.0349 | $279.03 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.43 | $915.6906 | $915.70 | $915.70 | $915.70 | |