| 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 | $14.99 | 3.567% | $15.5247 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 7.518% | $87.5519 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.74 | 13.259% | $141.2793 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.42 | 8.150% | $45.8772 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.98 | 7.164% | $232.5244 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.69 | 6.510% | $176.4764 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.43 | 3.734% | $217.2501 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.68 | $916.4840 | $916.48 | $916.50 | $916.60 | |