| 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 | $13.77 | 12.610% | $15.5064 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.60 | 8.850% | $131.2731 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.95 | 8.849% | $186.0774 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.50 | 5.569% | $107.1525 | $107.15 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 3.445% | $242.8578 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.57 | 4.106% | $21.4146 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.78 | 11.799% | $40.0017 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.94 | $744.2835 | $744.28 | $744.25 | $744.40 | |