| 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 | $13.95 | 11.262% | $15.521 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.50 | 11.758% | $167.0782 | $167.08 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.97 | 9.615% | $10.9286 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.29 | 8.400% | $140.1504 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.72 | 3.848% | $23.5943 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.69 | 4.620% | $31.0617 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.50 | 8.285% | $155.389 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.62 | $543.7232 | $543.72 | $543.75 | $543.80 | |