| 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 | $13.69 | 13.231% | $15.5013 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.77 | 10.136% | $145.1262 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.63 | 9.155% | $200.4413 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.41 | 3.424% | $242.4362 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.47 | 12.539% | $276.2495 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.81 | 9.263% | $87.2028 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.63 | 11.255% | $22.9519 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.41 | $989.9092 | $989.91 | $989.95 | $989.80 | |