| 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 | $14.56 | 6.576% | $15.5175 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.97 | 13.327% | $157.4905 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.25 | 9.762% | $151.746 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.70 | 9.525% | $265.8172 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.68 | 8.710% | $60.5297 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.50 | 3.723% | $220.4114 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.36 | 13.177% | $9.4616 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.02 | $880.9739 | $880.98 | $880.95 | $880.90 | |