| 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 | $14.73 | 3.655% | $15.2684 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.35 | 9.560% | $153.7675 | $153.77 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.90 | 12.129% | $81.742 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.41 | 13.568% | $254.8579 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.94 | 5.759% | $174.4389 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.27 | 10.840% | $219.7625 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.65 | 11.204% | $187.5455 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.25 | $1,087.3827 | $1,087.39 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.40 | |