| 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 | $14.47 | 4.576% | $15.1321 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.52 | 3.747% | $164.4597 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.81 | 8.552% | $271.1738 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.98 | 10.248% | $53.9995 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.88 | 5.445% | $194.9467 | $194.95 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.51 | 12.550% | $259.439 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.86 | 5.207% | $186.0691 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.03 | $1,145.2199 | $1,145.22 | $1,145.20 | $1,145.20 | |