| 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 | $13.53 | 12.107% | $15.1681 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.86 | 13.236% | $48.5329 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.80 | 7.598% | $266.6278 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 6.498% | $87.0728 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.92 | 9.498% | $158.6845 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.68 | 7.583% | $36.234 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.41 | 5.241% | $7.7984 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.96 | $620.1185 | $620.11 | $620.15 | $620.10 | |