| 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 | $14.90 | 5.587% | $15.7325 | $15.73 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.78 | 11.635% | $217.4427 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.37 | 5.605% | $229.5536 | $229.55 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.91 | 10.132% | $116.6408 | $116.64 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.79 | 8.346% | $157.9576 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.93 | 6.774% | $260.4538 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.68 | 7.452% | $7.1778 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.36 | $1,004.9588 | $1,004.95 | $1,005.00 | $1,005.00 | |