| 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 | $14.51 | 3.351% | $14.9962 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.36 | 11.665% | $52.8845 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.98 | 5.837% | $84.6484 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.32 | 4.382% | $105.7598 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.40 | 7.179% | $219.0739 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.73 | 11.125% | $25.2587 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.27 | 10.758% | $145.392 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.57 | $648.0135 | $648.01 | $648.00 | $648.10 | |