| 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 | $13.93 | 11.272% | $15.5002 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.36 | 5.402% | $144.7802 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.80 | 12.664% | $235.2424 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.56 | 10.330% | $89.9851 | $89.99 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.87 | 6.353% | $198.7419 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.79 | 5.305% | $127.1979 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.68 | 3.205% | $86.3619 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.99 | $897.8096 | $897.81 | $897.85 | $897.80 | |