| 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 | $14.46 | 5.779% | $15.2956 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.83 | 6.203% | $58.2311 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.57 | 11.207% | $126.2978 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.48 | 10.260% | $88.7372 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.48 | 12.674% | $224.7621 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.31 | 7.347% | $173.1614 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.45 | 3.159% | $200.5927 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.58 | $887.0779 | $887.08 | $887.10 | $887.10 | |