| 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 | 7.637% | $15.5643 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.66 | 12.557% | $44.6401 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.34 | 6.569% | $185.7924 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.47 | 3.118% | $52.0437 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.79 | 8.727% | $186.7821 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.40 | 7.239% | $58.338 | $58.34 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.84 | 7.787% | $244.504 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.96 | $787.6646 | $787.65 | $787.70 | $787.60 | |