| 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 | $14.30 | 9.278% | $15.6268 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.40 | 11.327% | $9.3515 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.58 | 10.519% | $39.3227 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.32 | 13.312% | $131.8045 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.60 | 10.822% | $220.0925 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.48 | 3.110% | $46.8944 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 11.452% | $132.0706 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.18 | $595.1630 | $595.15 | $595.15 | $595.20 | |