| 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 | $14.59 | 5.696% | $15.421 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.45 | 7.398% | $100.3634 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.84 | 7.750% | $187.3126 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.49 | 3.691% | $64.7965 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.85 | 5.380% | $163.1809 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.57 | 4.438% | $88.3232 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.99 | 9.760% | $176.7026 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.78 | $796.1002 | $796.09 | $796.05 | $796.10 | |