| 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 | 3.451% | $14.959 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.90 | 3.554% | $101.3794 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.79 | 5.723% | $28.3232 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.46 | 8.164% | $174.6416 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.77 | 6.105% | $128.143 | $128.14 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.61 | 9.166% | $189.5231 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.27 | 6.286% | $227.739 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.26 | $864.7083 | $864.70 | $864.70 | $864.60 | |