| 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 | $215.29 | 7.544% | $231.5315 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.93 | 7.513% | $14.9766 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.67 | 10.153% | $91.0635 | $91.06 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.72 | 13.778% | $264.7842 | $264.78 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.34 | 3.687% | $11.7581 | $11.76 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.79 | 13.170% | $170.649 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.63 | 12.790% | $156.3608 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.37 | $941.1237 | $941.12 | $941.15 | $941.20 | |