| 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 | $14.73 | 5.113% | $15.4831 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.52 | 12.442% | $110.7779 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.54 | 6.274% | $146.1693 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.60 | 6.285% | $109.0484 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.79 | 12.279% | $246.778 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.48 | 9.418% | $219.3612 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.52 | 3.362% | $234.1356 | $234.14 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.18 | $1,081.7535 | $1,081.76 | $1,081.80 | $1,081.80 | |