| 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 | $13.98 | 13.375% | $15.8498 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.40 | 9.521% | $21.2471 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.66 | 10.758% | $95.9829 | $95.98 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.90 | 10.271% | $260.1293 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.54 | 8.857% | $83.3191 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.79 | 4.557% | $47.8767 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.98 | 7.258% | $232.7284 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.25 | $757.1333 | $757.14 | $757.20 | $757.00 | |