| 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 | $14.72 | 7.750% | $15.8608 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.69 | 12.679% | $102.1886 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.87 | 6.548% | $120.2607 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.65 | 4.872% | $38.4356 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.32 | 4.574% | $108.0459 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.26 | 5.602% | $94.2603 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.76 | 4.515% | $135.6187 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.27 | $614.6706 | $614.68 | $614.65 | $614.70 | |