| 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 | $14.36 | 4.496% | $15.0056 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 13.223% | $8.2879 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.34 | 8.235% | $263.379 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.75 | 5.203% | $215.4031 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.29 | 10.756% | $238.4466 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.73 | 5.605% | $89.4791 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.81 | 5.726% | $73.8073 | $73.81 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.60 | $903.8086 | $903.82 | $903.85 | $903.80 | |