| 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 | $13.33 | 12.749% | $15.0294 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.30 | 11.591% | $69.5212 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.65 | 7.500% | $257.6238 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.51 | 13.710% | $149.54 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.33 | 10.372% | $212.2785 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.76 | 5.712% | $14.546 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.82 | 5.724% | $170.0253 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.70 | $888.5642 | $888.57 | $888.60 | $888.40 | |