| 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 | $14.27 | 5.331% | $15.0307 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.52 | 11.344% | $29.5284 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.70 | 6.585% | $178.743 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 7.536% | $80.4369 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.29 | 9.470% | $210.4999 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.73 | 8.771% | $53.0041 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.62 | 3.600% | $30.6863 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.93 | $597.9293 | $597.93 | $598.00 | $597.80 | |