| 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 | $13.99 | 9.495% | $15.3184 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.79 | 5.493% | $30.3714 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.87 | 10.637% | $225.5557 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.77 | 5.201% | $245.9284 | $245.93 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.56 | 12.291% | $229.7025 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.54 | 7.468% | $128.4672 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.65 | 8.862% | $174.8868 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.17 | $1,050.2304 | $1,050.24 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.30 | |