| 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 | $13.40 | 13.795% | $15.2485 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.99 | 7.159% | $84.6449 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.62 | 9.194% | $7.2286 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.87 | 13.602% | $196.3838 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.53 | 3.577% | $142.4494 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.94 | 13.663% | $144.2838 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.98 | 8.566% | $6.4922 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.33 | $596.7312 | $596.72 | $596.80 | $596.60 | |