| 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 | $14.46 | 5.375% | $15.2372 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.59 | 3.785% | $232.0529 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.39 | 6.505% | $249.6371 | $249.64 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.71 | 4.269% | $249.9432 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.88 | 6.277% | $31.7556 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.42 | 4.570% | $125.9232 | $125.92 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.66 | 10.597% | $190.9568 | $190.96 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.11 | $1,095.5060 | $1,095.51 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.50 | |