| 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 | $14.26 | 8.533% | $15.4768 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.97 | 8.411% | $75.8552 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.27 | 4.278% | $49.2922 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.31 | 13.392% | $180.6448 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.81 | 10.531% | $244.0635 | $244.06 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.43 | 3.171% | $152.105 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.65 | 10.453% | $64.7807 | $64.78 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.70 | $782.2182 | $782.22 | $782.25 | $782.30 | |