| 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 | $14.53 | 5.695% | $15.3575 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.84 | 12.435% | $145.9856 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 8.777% | $272.8345 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.91 | 5.424% | $216.0243 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.98 | 11.784% | $7.8025 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.52 | 8.105% | $232.9879 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.46 | 10.816% | $201.0867 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.06 | $1,092.0790 | $1,092.08 | $1,092.10 | $1,092.10 | |