| 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 | $14.42 | 4.333% | $15.0448 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.26 | 13.157% | $197.1874 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.89 | 8.330% | $124.4603 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.43 | 6.166% | $261.6249 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 9.821% | $156.4839 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.78 | 13.351% | $8.8187 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.80 | 11.375% | $210.276 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.07 | $973.8960 | $973.89 | $973.90 | $973.90 | |