| 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 | $14.99 | 3.286% | $15.4826 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.98 | 11.561% | $6.6713 | $6.67 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.97 | 12.468% | $21.3352 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.72 | 11.528% | $174.7867 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.54 | 10.304% | $72.2932 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.29 | 12.465% | $118.4144 | $118.41 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.28 | 10.316% | $190.0524 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.77 | $599.0358 | $599.03 | $599.05 | $599.10 | |