| 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 | $14.93 | 5.554% | $15.7592 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.49 | 12.843% | $265.734 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.57 | 12.319% | $211.7999 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.34 | 9.220% | $186.0453 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.86 | 13.496% | $83.8281 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.80 | 7.218% | $83.4156 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.36 | 6.744% | $140.2189 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.35 | $986.8010 | $986.81 | $986.80 | $986.70 | |