| 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 | $13.70 | 11.727% | $15.3066 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.44 | 10.205% | $50.0772 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.70 | 10.733% | $183.4846 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.89 | 8.640% | $246.4933 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.49 | 13.359% | $242.0101 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.37 | 10.276% | $239.7069 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.32 | 13.520% | $203.5641 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.91 | $1,180.6428 | $1,180.64 | $1,180.65 | $1,180.70 | |