| 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 | $13.63 | 11.278% | $15.1672 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 3.150% | $53.3904 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.73 | 10.367% | $9.635 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.65 | 7.808% | $199.0675 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.70 | 13.566% | $258.5898 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.48 | 8.435% | $57.991 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.33 | 7.415% | $208.7396 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.28 | $802.5805 | $802.59 | $802.60 | $802.60 | |