| 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 | $13.71 | 10.339% | $15.1275 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.55 | 12.863% | $280.521 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.48 | 5.744% | $218.3402 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.85 | 7.827% | $11.6992 | $11.70 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.54 | 13.272% | $87.8311 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.96 | 6.487% | $160.7528 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.56 | 4.622% | $38.2498 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.65 | $812.5216 | $812.52 | $812.55 | $812.40 | |