| 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 | $13.41 | 11.589% | $14.9641 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 10.802% | $8.842 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.95 | 10.824% | $278.1128 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.54 | 9.496% | $213.0135 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.69 | 3.469% | $152.8134 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.84 | 8.171% | $106.9162 | $106.92 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.36 | 13.516% | $90.0863 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.77 | $864.7483 | $864.74 | $864.70 | $864.70 | |